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(1802-1842) Son of the Empresario Martin de Leon, founder of the De Leon Colony and City of Victoria. Silverstre de Leon was active in the Catholic church, served alcade of Victoria, and had other commissions. An Indian fighter and soldier, he was taken prisoner by Mexican Army during Texas War for Independence. He owned and traded in vast herds of horses, mules, and cattle. He married Rosalia de la Garza; had two sons, Martin and Francisco. (1972)
De Leon, Silvestre 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, Dona Patricia De La Garza (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include De Leon, Don Martin, De Leon, Fernando, and De Leon, Felix.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5469006544. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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