Gender Diversity
Texas Historical Marker #05898
The Woodhouse Home. Harry G. Woodhouse (1865-1918), a former conductor with Southern Pacific Railway, completed this house for his family in 1910. While living in Victoria, he became a successful farmer and served several terms on the city council. Interesting features of the home, which remained in the Woodhouse family for seventy years, include the Classical pediment and the Queen Anne porch with Doric piers on the first floor and Ionic columns above. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983 #5898
609 N. Wheeler St., Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #03534
Mundt Place. Constructed 1871 as the Continental Hotel which operated until 1897. Bought by Prof. O.E. H. Mundt. Served as classroom building for his school, founded in 1893. School operated until 1904. In 1946, purchased from Mundt family by Post 4146, Veterans of Foreign Wars. (1966) #3534
103 S. Glass St., Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #02407
Hauschild Opera House. German native George Herman Hauschild (1839-1911) came to Victoria shortly after his marriage to Adele Luder in 1866. A prominent pioneer businessman, Hauschild opened an opera house here in 1894. The theatre, which occupied the top two floors, featured Vaudeville shows, plays, and silent movies. The lower floor of the building was occupied by Hauschild's Music Store, established in 1891 by H.J. Hauschild (b. 1870), who succeeded his father as manager of the opera house. The theatre closed during the 1930s due to the increasing popularity of "talking pictures". 1984 #2407
202 E. Forrest Street, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #02437
Henderson House. A native of Arkansas, John W. Henderson (1864-1947) became a prominent local businessman through his insurance company and his interests in ranching, farming and real estate. In 1909 he and his wife Minna Catherine (James) purchased this property. After moving the home of Dr. J.B. Ragland, which was located here, they had this Classical Revival residence constructed. Designed by Sam H. Dixon, it was built by Fred Urban. In 1926 it was sold to auto dealer and civic leader W.E. Franz, who died in 1939. His widow Bessie continued to live here until 1953. (1982) #2437
407 N. Moody, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #13868
First Baptist Church of Victoria. On May 15, 1852, eight men and women, including a slave, joined together to organize the First Baptist Church of Victoria. That evening they elected the Rev. D.B. Morrall as pastor, and he performed the first baptismal service the following morning. After six months, a Northern Baptist missionary, the Rev. J.A. Kimball, came to serve Victoria and the surrounding area. At that time, the Baptist congregation met in the local Methodist Church building, sharing maintenance expenses with their neighbor congregation. Five years after the first church meeting, the Victoria Baptists met in a new structure, with a Baptist sanctuary on the ground floor and an Odd Fellows Lodge hall on the second floor of the frame building. The congregation continued meeting at their building, on Diamond Hill, until the Civil War; records indicate there was only one formal meeting between 1861 and 1877. That year, church trustees sold the Diamond Hill property and purchased a new site. In 1878, the congregation bought a steeple bell that had blown into the Gulf of Mexico when a storm hit Indianola. The bell was placed outside the church building and rung before worship services, and has since moved with the congregation to its subsequent sanctuaries, including a 1936 structure and later a 1960s sanctuary at this site. Throughout its years as a congregation, Victoria's First Baptist Church has offered worship and education programs to its community. Its Sunday School program began in 1897. The congregation has supported the organization of local mission churches. In recent years, the church property has served as relief shelter for victims of natural disasters and the congregation has supported other community programs, demonstrating commitment to service. (2003) #13868
300 N Moody St, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #03497
Mount Salem American Baptist Church. In 1872 this church was organized in Indianola by 25 charter members as the Mount Salem American Baptist Free Mission Church. Two major hurricanes struck the gulf coast in 1875 and 1886 and destroyed the Mount Salem Church building. In 1886 the Reverend Robert Greer and more than 20 members moved to Victoria, bringing with them the bell and pulpit and some salvaged lumber. The congregation purchased a house to use as a sanctuary, placed it on the corner of Depot and River streets, and installed the bell and pulpit from the Indianola church building. In 1896 the congregation moved its facilities to Mantz Street, and additions were made to the building as the membership grew. A Sunday School and choir were organized. A new church building was constructed in 1932 and a baptistry was added. In 1939 the name of the church was changed to Mount Salem American Baptist Church. The membership purchased a new building in 1962. The bell and pulpit used by the founding members were prominently displayed in the fellowship hall. The church has been an integral part of the community, supporting activities and outreach programs. It continues to serve the area as it has for more than a century. (1997) #3497
609 E. North Street, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #04122
Peter Underhay Pridham. (1812-July 3, 1853) Born on the Isle of Guernsey, Great Britain; moved to London at an early age. After marriage,he emigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1832. Came to Texas in 1834, and settled on the San Jacinto River. Joined the Texas volunteers and fought in Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. After death of wife, moved to Victoria in 1839; fought in Battle of Plum Creek in 1840; married Matilda Roberts in 1841; and was tax assessor over Victoria County until his death. Recorded - 1973 #4122
?, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #04129
Proctor House. A native of Victoria County, Venable Bland Proctor (1862-1936) joined his father's law firm in nearby DeWitt County in 1887. Proctor moved to Victoria in 1898 and purchased this piece of property in 1900. He soon had this Colonial Revival style home built for his wife Fannie Elizabeth (White), and their children. A landmark in Victoria, the Proctor House features two-story Classical porches with Doric columns and second floor balconies. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985 #4129
507 N. Glass Street, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #04234
Regan House. Dominick H. Regan (1842-1927) was an Irish immigrant, Union Civil War veteran, and merchant in Corpus Christi and Indianola. He married Mary Hogan (d. 1894) and they became the parents of 13 children. Regan expanded his general stores to Victoria, Cuero, and Texana, and had this house built in Indianola in 1883. After devasting hurricanes in 1875 and 1886, Regan had the house moved to Victoria and rebuilt under the supervision of architect Jules Leffland. A fine example of Italinate Victorian design, the Regan house features jigsawn porch detailing and polygonal bay windows. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996 #4234
507 S. De Leon Street, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #04678
Shillerville Cemetery. The community of Shillerville began when several Czechosovakian families came to this area in 1894. Among the first settlers was Jan Shiller, for whom the farm community was named. The first burial, that of Rosalie Balcar Jirasek, took place in 1897 on land given by Josef Lesikar and wife, Terezie Marek Lesikar. The graveyard was originally known as the Lesikar or Bohemian Burial ground. Additional land was donated in 1954 which increased the size of the cemetery to one acre. Some of the early grave markers are inscribed in Czech. (1986) #4678
4 mi. E on US 59; 10.2 mi. S/SE then SW on FM 1680; 1 mi. W/N on CR, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06558
Phillips-Sale House. New York native Alexander Hamilton Phillips (1804-1880) moved to Texas in 1837. He served in both the Congress of the Republic of Texas and the Legislature of the State of Texas. He moved his law practice to Victoria in the 1840s, and in 1851 hired local building contractor Richard Owens to build this house. Constructed of bricks made by slaves and fired at Owen's brickyard on the Guadalupe River, the house became a center of social activity in Victoria. During his 1857 campaign for Governor, Sam Houston attended a ball and reception here and made a speech from the front porch. Attorney Samuel Dabney purchased the house in 1893 and hired noted local architect Jules Leffland to remodel it. Leffland's changes, which included the application of stucco over the original brick exterior, reflect the popular interest in Colonial Revival architecture during the 1890s. Walter Wynne Sale (1887-1967), a medical doctor and decorated World War I veteran, bought the property in 1932, and it has remained in his family. Among the house's prominent features are a broad two-story porch with Classical columns, and a front entry with sidelights and elliptically arched transom. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 #6558
701 N. Craig, Victoria, TX, United States
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Texas Historical Marker #06566
St. Mary's Catholic Church. Present church built 1903-1904. Third building used by this congregation as a church since the colonization of Victoria in 1824 by Don Martin de Leon. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964. #6566
100 W. Church Street, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06100
Abraham Levi House. Built before Civil War. Had 8 fireplaces, 10 rooms, many porches. Owned 1861-1881 by banker-merchant Abraham Levi, donor charitable fund. In 1865, taken over by U.S. Army of Occupation; used as Reconstruction headquarters, with prison in rear. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 #6100
403 N. Main Street, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06103
Alexander Lowe House. 1883 home of Alexander Lowe, veteran of Mexican War, mayor, businessman, wheelwright, pioneer in refrigerated shipping. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 #6103
701 N. Washington Street, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06258
Fleming-Welder House. Local rancher and postmaster Edward R. Fleming and his wife Lillian (Mueller) hired B. F. Williams to build this house about 1911. Charles and Wilhemina Grunder purchased the property in 1919, and sold it to Eliza Hughes Welder in 1936. Mrs. Welder made changes to the house, and its current colonial revival appearance reflects the period of her ownership. It is distinguished from most colonial revival buildings by its elongated dormers and horizontal lines. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1996 #6258
607 N. Craig, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #15994
Friedrech and Margaretha Hiller House. #15994
3003 N. Vine, Victoria, TX, United States
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Texas Historical Marker #15995
Murphy Ranch. #15995
389 Lower Mission Valley Road, Victoria, TX, United States
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Texas Historical Marker #06553
Captain James P. January. Texas War for Independence Veteran Assistant Surgeon and Surgeon for the Republic of Texas. Erected by the State of Texas, 1962. #6553
?, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06542
Don Martin De Leon. Founder of Victoria. Empresario of colonial grant from Mexico in 1824. Spanish cavalier, Indian fighter. First cattle baron of Texas. Born in Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico in 1765. Died in Victoria in 1833. RIP 1936 #6542
?, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06539
Dona Patricia De La Garza De Leon (1775-1849). Came from Tamaulipas to Texas (then northernmost province of Mexico) about 1800, to be at the side of her husband, Don Martin de Leon, as he sought to obtain a Spanish grant to establish a civilized colony here. With her family of ten children, she was a patriot, loyal to the cause of Texas. Her home was a center of pioneer culture. Homesite was later given to St. Mary's Church. Recorded - 1972 #6539
?, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06543
Home of Empresario Martin De Leon. Born at Burgos, Mexico, 1765. Appointed Captain in the Spanish Army, 1790, for bravery displayed in Indian fighting. Received a grant in 1824 to settle 41 families in Texas. Established the town of Victoria. Received an additional grant in 1829 to settle 150 families. Died in Victoria, 1833. His colony was the only one in which Mexican customs and traditions prevailed. 1936 #6543
Church & Bridge St., Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06540
Felix De Leon. (1806-1850) Born in Texas; third son of the Empresario Don Martin de Leon, founder of De Leon Colony and City of Victoria. Felix de Leon was held hostage on a pirate ship about 1822, to force his father to comply with buccaneer demands. Later he became active in Colony's affairs. A skilled Indian fighter, he served Texas' cause in War for Independence. His business was supplying horses, mules, and cattle to the New Orleans market. (1972) #6540
Evergreen Cemetery, N. Vine & W. Red River streets, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06538
Agapito De Leon. (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 #6538
?, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06554
James A. McFaddin Home. Built 1890 of Florida pine and cypress; typical Victorian style. Home of James A. McFaddin (1840-1916), loyal citizen of Texas Republic and pioneer stockman. He married Margaret Virginia Coward in 1861 and served as an officer in the Confederate Army in the Civil War. Moved from Refugio to Victoria County 1876. Here he introduced barbed wire and Brahma cattle; Also founded town of Mariana (now McFaddin). His brand "M6", registered 1840, is still active. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 #6554
207 W. Commercial St., Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06549
Guadalupe River. 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 #6549
S. US 59 at Guadalupe River, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06581
B. F. Williams House. Victoria businesman, mayor and state legislator Benjamin F. Williams (1846-1916) built this home for his family in 1909. Designed by local architect Jules Leffland, the Classical Revival home features two-story front Ionic columns complemented by a side gable pedimented portico with matching one-story columns. Also of note are the distinctive balustrade on the balcony and the "widow's walk" from which the Guadalupe River may be viewed. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987 #6581
401 E. Murray Street, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06569
Darwin M. Stapp. Soldier in the Texas War for Independence Participated in the Siege of Bexar, 1835. Erected by the State of Texas, 1962 #6569
Evergreen Cemetery, N. Vine & W. Red River streets, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06574
John Van Bibber. Served in the Texas War for Independence; escaped the Goliad Massacre, 1836. Erected by the State of Texas, 1962 #6574
Evergreen Cemetery, N. Vine & W. Red River streets [section 4, lot 29], Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06582
John Howland Wood. Born in New York, John Howland Wood came to Texas in 1836 and fought in the Texas Revolution. After serving as quartermaster with the Texas Army in Victoria, he settled on a ranch at Black Point (now Bayside) in the 1840s. Wood supplied beef to the U.S. Army stationed at Corpus Christi under Gen. Zachary Taylor. He served as patrol captain in coastal defense during the Civil War and was active in developing the City of Rockport. (1985) #6582
No. 1 Catholic Cemetery, Moody & Red River St., Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #16105
Victoria Advocate. Victoria Advocate, 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 #16105
?, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #00289
Band Stand. Originally built before 1885, on Constitution Street side of the public square, for public gatherings and concerts. Moved to center of public square and placed upon foundation of the old standpipe in 1923. Completely restored in 1962 by Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Pickering. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964 #289
Main & Constitution Sts., in Memorial Plaza, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #00635
Callender Home. Built by Dr. Stephen Cocke as hunting lodge on Green Lake; of hand-hewn pine lumber bought in New York. In 1854 lodge was torn down, boards numbered; then rebuilt on present site. Since 1871 home of pioneer lawyer William L. Callender and his descendants. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 #635
404 W. Guadalupe Street, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06544
Silvestre De Leon. (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) #6544
Evergreen Cemetery, N.Vine & W. Red River Sts., Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #06550
Old L.D. Heaton Home. Built in 1887. Architecture is Southern Colonial, with lofty porch pillars and Georgian front entrance. Original owner was in a prominent firm, J.C.Heaton & Brothers, druggists here and Cuero. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 #6550
307 S. Bridge Street, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #03306
McNamara House. Built 1870's by W.J. McNamara, town council member and dealer in cotton, wool, hides. Rural Victorian Gothic architecture. Donated by McNamara- O'Connor family in 1959. Restored as Historical and Fine Arts Museum. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 #3306
502 N. Liberty, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #13050
Robert H. and Pauline Clark House. Pennsylvania native Robert Clark (1818-1910) moved to Mississippi as a young man. A veteran of the Mexican War, in which he was severely wounded, he later moved to Brownsville and entered into a successful partnership with Charles Stillman. The two men eventually opened a cannery in Indianola (40 mi. SE). In 1870, Clark wed Pauline Shirkey Crocker (1846-1940). After a hurricane hit Indianola in 1875, he moved his family to Victoria, where he continued to prosper as a cattle buyer and seller. In 1877, he built this frame Greek Revival house with central portico and boxed columns. Robert and Pauline Clark, remembered for civic contributions, are buried in Evergreen Cemetery. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2004 #13050
317 N Main, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #13034
Goldman Ginnery. Adolph Goldman was born in Bremen, Germany in July 1836. At age seventeen, in 1853, he immigrated to New York City, where he worked as a clerk. He moved to New Orleans four years later and then to Goliad, Texas in 1859. There, he found work in a mercantile store. Following military service in the Civil War, Goldman moved to Victoria in 1865 and established his own mercantile firm. He became a successful businessman, with other endeavors including dairying, farming, grist milling and cotton ginning. Records indicate Goldman operated a cotton gin at this site beginning in the late 1880s. He purchased the land, as well as existing gin structures, from Ernst Moeller (Miller) in 1890 and may have leased the facilities prior to the date of purchase. Over the next several years, Goldman bought surrounding property and developed a successful ginning operation, which he continually updated with new equipment and structures. With immediate access to the rail line that ran along East Street, Goldman was able to manage other cotton-related operations at this site, including warehouses for area cotton growers. After the turn of the 20th century, Goldman's two sons, Edwin C. and G. Clarence, joined their father in the management of the family business. By 1907, they had constructed a red brick warehouse, and the business continued to grow, averaging 3,000 bales a season. Upon Goldman's death in 1921, he left the property to his sons. Edwin C. maintained the business until 1937, when he sold all but the brick warehouse to F.S. Tarkington. The ginning operations continued until the early 1940s, when the facilities burned. In the 1960s, Tarkington's heirs sold the property, which became the site of an agricultural supply center. (2006) #13034
914 NE Water St, Victoria, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #13867
Power Home. Built in 1894 for Edward Power, significant for its columns, wide porches, wood trim. Given in 1960 by Mrs. James Power, to the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 #13867
307 S. William, Victoria, TX, United States