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Discovered in this vicinity on April 14, 1689 by Alonso de Leon. Named in honor of "Our Lady of Guadalupe" patron saint of Mexico. Here at a ford, used since Indian days, empresario Martin de Leon founded the town of Victoria in 1824. 1936
Guadalupe River is a historical marker in Victoria, Victoria County, dedicated in 1936. 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 28.7935, -97.0125 near Victoria. The nearest cataloged historic site is Thurmond Building (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include House at 702 Siegfried, House at 706 Siegfried (Gone), and Stuart House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5469006549. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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