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(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
De Leon, Fernando is a historical marker in Victoria, Victoria County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 99 historical markers documented in Victoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 240 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.8110, -97.0089 near Victoria. The nearest cataloged historic site is De Leon, Dona Patricia De La Garza (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include De Leon, Silvestre, De Leon, Don Martin, and De Leon, Felix.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5469006541. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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