Historical Marker
Fernando De Leon
Historical marker location:
Evergreen Cemetery, N. Vine & W. Red River streets, Victoria, Texas
( Evergreen Cemtery, N. Vine St. & W. Red River St., Victoria.)
Marker installed: 1972
(1798-1853) Eldest son of empresario Martin de Leon. Came with parents from interior of Mexico to Texas, the northermost province, about 1800. Worked with his fathter in founding De Leon Colony and city of Victoria in 1820s. He was a commissioner of the colony and an Indian fighter. Loyal to cause of Texas freedom from Mexico, he was imprisoned by the Mexicans in Texas War for Independence.
A cattleman and horseman, he owned the famous "Escondida" Ranch. Recorded - 1972.
The state of Texas was once an independent country known as the Republic of Texas. It gained independence from Mexico in 1836 and was a separate nation until it was annexed by the United States in 1845.