@texasmodehq: Before Victoria became the Texas city we know today, its story began with Martín De León and families building a new community beside the Guadalupe River. Founded in 1824 as Guadalupe Victoria, the settlement became an important part of early Texas history. Did you know how Victoria got its start? 🤠 Victoria Texas Martín De León De León Colony Guadalupe Victoria Texas Mexican Texas history Early Texas settlements Texas history stories #TexasMode #TexasHistory #VictoriaTexas #TexasTok #DidYouKnow