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(1808-1836) Born in Texas; fourth son of empresario Don Martin De Leon, founder of De Leon Colony and city of Victoria. Agapito De Leon was active in the colony's affairs, a Texas patriot during the War for Independence from Mexico, a skilled Indian fighter, engaged in cattle, horse, and mule business. He was assassinated by Mabry ("Mustang") Gray, leader of a gang systematically robbing Texans of Mexican descent, after close of War for Independence. Recorded - 1972
De Leon, Agapito is a historical marker in Victoria, Victoria County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 96 historical markers documented in Victoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 235 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.8110, -97.0089 near Victoria. The nearest cataloged historic site is De Leon, Felix (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include De Leon, Don Martin, De Leon, Dona Patricia De La Garza, and De Leon, Silvestre.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5469006538. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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