Historic cemeteries in
Victoria, Texas

Albrecht Cemetery Bischoff Cemetery Bischoff Cemetery B’nai Israel Cemetery Canaan Hill Cemetery Catholic Cemetery #1 Catholic Cemetery #2 Catholic Cemetery #3 City Cemetery Coletoville Cemetery Community Cemetery Crescent Valley Cemetery De La Garza Cemetery De Leon Cemetery Emison Family #2 Cemetery Emison Family Cemetery #1 Evergreen Cemetery Fagan Cemetery Farrer Cemetery Fitzpatrick Cemetery Fordtran Cemetery Gazeta Graves Cemetery Girdy Cemetery Guadalupe Cemetery Hill Cemetery Hirschhauser Cemetery Inez Cemetery Jewett-Booker Cemetery John Reeves Cemetery Joshua Cemetery #1 Joshua Cemetery #2 King Cemetery Kobitz-Kobetz Cemetery Linn Addition Cemetery McDonald Cemetery McFaddin Catholic Cemetery Memorial Park Cemetery Memory Gardens Cemetery Mission Valley Cemetery #1 Mission Valley Lutheran Cemetery Murphy Cemetery Nolen Family Cemetery Noll School And Cemetery Nursery Cemetery Oliver Cemetery Pleasant Green Cemetery Preston Robinson Rose Grave Cemetery Reeves Cemetery Reinecke Cemetery Resurrection Cemetery Rydolph Cemetery Saint Joseph Cemetery Sample Cemetery San Jose Cemetery Seiler Cemetery Seviers Cemetery Shillerville Cemetery Six Mile Cemetery Spring Creek Cemetery Steiner-Schob Cemetery Stiger Cemetery Terrell Cemetery Unknown #1 (Duplicate) Cemetery Unknown #2 (NE Of Reinecke Rd) Cemetery Unknown #3 (unknown Location, West Field)) Cemetery Unknown #4 (unknown Location) Cemetery Unknown (S Of Victoria On Robles St. Near Hand Rd And Pleasant Green Dr.) Cemetery Unknown Graves Cemetery Winn-Traylor Cemetery Wood High Cemetery Woodlawn Cemetery
The discovery of oil in 1901 near Beaumont, Texas, sparked an oil boom that transformed the state's economy and led to the rise of the modern petroleum industry.
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Victoria County is located in southeastern Texas and was originally occupied by Native American tribes such as the Karankawa and the Tonkawa. However, the area was colonized by the Spanish in the 18th century and named in honor of the Queen of Spain, Victoria.

In the early 19th century, Anglo-American settlers began to move into the area, attracted by the fertile land for agriculture and the potential for ample grazing. The Mexican government encouraged colonization, and by 1834, there were around 100 families living in the region. However, tensions between the settlers and the Mexican government eventually led to the Texas Revolution in 1835.

During the Texas Revolution, Victoria became a strategic point for both the Texian and Mexican armies. The Battle of Guadalupe River occurred here in 1835, where the Texian rebels under the command of George Collingsworth captured the Mexican garrison without bloodshed. The town of Victoria formally became the capital of the Republic of Texas in 1839 before it was moved to Houston and later Austin.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Victoria County experienced significant growth and development. The railroad arrived in the late 1800s, leading to increased trade and the expansion of the local economy. The discovery of oil in the early 20th century further contributed to the county's prosperity. Today, Victoria County is a thriving hub for agriculture, oil and gas production, and serves as a regional center for healthcare, education, and businesses.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Victoria County, Texas.

  • 1824 - Victoria County is established as a Municipality of Mexico
  • 1836 - Texas gains independence from Mexico
  • 1837 - Victoria County is created as an original county of the Republic of Texas
  • 1852 - The town of Victoria becomes the county seat
  • 1860 - Population of Victoria County reaches 2,305
  • 1874 - The Texas Mexican Railway expands into Victoria County, stimulating economic growth
  • 1899 - Oil is discovered in the county, leading to a boom in the petroleum industry
  • 1924 - The DuPont Company establishes a plant in Victoria County, contributing to industrial development
  • 1930 - Population of Victoria County exceeds 30,000
  • 1952 - The O'Connor-Proctor Building, the first air-conditioned building in town, is constructed
  • 1960 - Victoria County Courthouse is added to the National Register of Historic Places
  • 2008 - Hurricane Ike causes extensive damage to Victoria County
  • 2019 - Victoria County celebrates its 182nd anniversary