Historical Marker

Site of Round Top House

Historical marker location:
SW corner of S. Main & Juan Linn Streets, Victoria, Texas
( SW Corner of S. Main and Juan Linn, Victoria)
Marker installed: 1936

The Citadel of Victoria. Built before the year 1836 by Placido Benavides, son-in-law of Martin De Leon. The house served as a place of refuge for the citizens of Victoria during the Comanche raid of 1840. (1936).