Agapito De Leon
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: (1808-1836) Born in Texas; fourth son of empresario Don Martin De Leon, founder of De Leon Colony and city of Victoria. Agapito De Leon was active in the colony's affairs, a Texas patriot during the War for Independence from Mexico, a skilled Indian fighter, engaged in cattle, horse, and mule business. He was assassinated by Mabry (quot;Mustangquot;) Gray, leader of a gang systematically robbing Texans of Mexican descent, after close of War for Independence.