[citation needed] Victoria was first settled as a pioneer camp in the 18th century.

The mines were abandoned in 1977, when coal prices dropped and the resources were exhausted.

The land lay unnoticed until Newburgh grew large enough to support suburbs.

The homes received a boost in land value when Victoria National Golf Club was built by Tom Fazio in 1996.

On July 1, 2012, Victoria inaugurated the United Leasing Championship, a tournament on the PGA's Nationwide Tour, garnering nationwide attention for the southwestern Indiana golf course.