Victoriabr/Victoria County, Texasbr/28 48.683' N 97 00.506' Wbr/Directions: Start at the intersection of Red River Street and Vine Street. The Evergreen Cemetery is on the southwest corner of the intersection.br/ br/Text: (1802-1842) Son of the Empresario Martin de Leon, founder of the De Leon Colony and City of Victoria. Silverstre de Leon was active in the Catholic church, served alcade of Victoria, and had other commissions. An Indian fighter and soldier, he was taken prisoner by Mexican Army during Texas War for Independence. He owned and traded in vast herds of horses, mules, and cattle. He married Rosalia de la Garza; had two sons, Martin and Francisco.