Pioneer Colony Developer and Texas Patriot
Agapito De Leon
​(1808 -1836) 

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Marker Text: 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.  (1972)

Marker No: 6538

Grave Marker

Geographic: 28.811022, -97.008980

Location: De Leon Pathway, Lot 1, Section 1 Evergreen Cemetery, North Vine & West Red River Streets, Victoria