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
by Texas Historical Commission #06549 of the Texas Historical Marker series
Colour: black
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