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Black plaque № 18607

Victoria, TX, United States

John Joseph Linn Home. This marker faces the site (across the street) of the home of John Joseph Linn, merchant, soldier, statesman, historian. Born in Ireland, October 25, 1798. Last alcalde and first mayor of Victoria. Member of the General Council, Provisional Government of Texas, 1835. Member of

the first Congress of Texas. Died here 1885. There members of the "New Orleans Greys" and the Alabama "Red Rovers" were entertained while on their way to Goliad to join Colonel Fannin's ill-fated com

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