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Victoria Advocate

Victoria, Victoria County

Marker Text

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. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address 311 E. Constitution St.
Location Description
Marker # 16105
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (bronze plaque)
Code
Latitude, Longitude 28.798191, -97.003539

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