Victoria Advocate
Victoria, Victoria County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Second oldest existing newspaper in Texas. Established May 8, 1846 by Thomas Sterne --- John D. Logan. Among its editors have been John Henry Brown, Rev. H.S. Thrall, Victor R. Rose, Leopold Morris, historians. Gen. William R. Scurry, Gen. A.P. Bagby of military fame. George H French Publisher since 1901. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Established on May 8, 1846, just as Texas entered the Union, the Victoria Advocate became the second-oldest surviving newspaper in the state. Its early editors and contributors included noted historians and Confederate generals William R. Scurry and A. P. Bagby, reflecting the paper's deep ties to Texas civic and military life. George H. French took over as publisher in 1901, continuing a journalistic tradition that had already endured more than half a century.
Why it matters
The Advocate's longevity marks the vital role of the local press in chronicling and binding together frontier and statehood-era Texas communities across generations.
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Related people
- · Thomas Sterne
- · John D. Logan
- · George H. French
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