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Second oldest existing newspaper in Texas. Established May 8, 1846 by Thomas Sterne --- John D. Logan. Among its editors have been John Henry Brown, Rev. H.S. Thrall, Victor R. Rose, Leopold Morris, historians. Gen. William R. Scurry, Gen. A.P. Bagby of military fame. George H French Publisher since 1901. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Victoria Advocate is a historical marker in Victoria, Victoria County, dedicated in 1936. 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 28.7982, -97.0036 near Victoria. The nearest cataloged historic site is The Victoria Advocate (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Mohris--Abschier House, Texas Company Filling Station, and Weber--Schuchert House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507016105. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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