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Site of Round Top House

Victoria, Victoria County

Marker Text

The Citadel of Victoria. Built before the year 1836 by Placido Benavides, son-in-law of Martin De Leon. The house served as a place of refuge for the citizens of Victoria during the Comanche raid of 1840. (1936)

Marker Details

Address SW corner of S. Main & Juan Linn Streets
Location Description SW Corner of S. Main and Juan Linn, Victoria
Marker # 6563
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 28.797869, -97.007417

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