Pioneer Colony Developer and Texas Patriot
Fernando De Leon 
​(1798-1853)

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Marker Text: Eldest son of empresario Martin de Leon. Came with parents from interior of Mexico to Texas, the northernmost province, about 1800. Worked with his father in founding De Leon Colony and city of Victoria in 1820s. He was a commissioner of the colony and an Indian fighter. Loyal to cause of Texas freedom from Mexico, he was imprisoned by the Mexicans in Texas War for Independence.
​       A cattleman and horseman, he owned the famous "Escondida" Ranch.  (1972)

Marker No: 6541

Grave Marker 

Geographic: 28.811037, -97.008896

Location: Evergreen Cemtery, North Vine  & West Red River Streets, Victoria