Media Fact Sheet
About Victoria
- Population: 60,603 (2000 Census)
- Location: At the crossroads of three major US highways; Hwy 59, Hwy 87 and Hwy 77
- County Seat for Victoria County
- Second oldest city in Texas
- The only city in Texas where all six flags have flown (French, Spanish, Mexico, Texas, Confederate, United States)
- Named after the first president of Mexico, General Guadalupe Victoria
- Home to the Oldest Delicatessen in Texas, Fosatti’s Delicatessen
- 23 Hotels, 2 Bed & Breakfasts and 1 Historic Home Suite
- Over 175 Restaurants
Things to do
- Riverside Park
- Rose Garden in Riverside Park
- Texas Zoo
- De Leon Square
- Guadalupe River Paddling Trail
- Memorial Square
- Second Oldest Roman Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Church
- Five Museums: Nave, McNamara, Hiller House, Children’s Discovery Museum, Museum of the Coastal Bend
Major Annual Events
- Jaycee Livestock Show
- Historic Home Tour
- Jazz Fest
- Downtown Rhythms
- Cinco de Mayo
- Victoria Bach Festival
- BootFest, 2011
- Czech Heritage Festival
- Texas Kickin’ Bull Ride
- South Texas Farm & Ranch Show
- Annual Cemetery Tour
Education
- University of Houston-Victoria, 4 year institution beginning Fall 2010
- Victoria College, 2 year community college
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