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Victoria, Texas

Located in Victoria County, Texas, Victoria was established in 1824. Named for Guadalupe Victoria, the first president of Mexico. Only colony in Texas founded by a Mexican-born empresario (De León).
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Founded 1824 | Population 68,000 | Peak 68,000 (2024) | County Victoria County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Victoria, Texas

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1824 Mexican Colony: Martin De León colony.
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1846 Mexican-American War: Staging area.
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1854 Early Growth: Victoria grew steadily through the late 19th century as settlers and businesses established roots.
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2017 Hurricane Harvey: Major damage.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1824 Culture
Mexican Colony
1846 Disaster
Mexican-American War
1854 Culture
Early Growth
2017 Disaster
Hurricane Harvey

Did You Know?

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Named for Guadalupe Victoria, the first president of Mexico.
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Only colony in Texas founded by a Mexican-born empresario (De León).
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Hurricane Harvey caused major damage in 2017.
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Victoria is located in Victoria County, Texas.
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Victoria was founded in 1824.

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