Victoria, County seat in Victoria County, Texas.
Victoria is a city in Victoria County, Texas, resting along the Guadalupe River on the Gulf coastal plain. The area shows flat terrain with pecan trees and post oaks scattered among residential blocks, commercial strips, and open fields.
Mexican settlers founded the city in 1824 under the leadership of Martín De León. The name honors Guadalupe Victoria, the first president of Mexico after independence.
The Victoria Bach Festival in June presents symphonic performances while St. Mary's Church stands as the second-oldest Catholic church in Texas.
A regional airport connects the city to larger Texas hubs for travelers without a car. Several highways run through the area and make it easy to reach by road from different directions.
A zoo in Riverside Park displays around 200 animal species from Texas and other North American regions. The facility offers programs on environmental education and native habitat preservation.
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