Details for Calhoun County

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5057000625

Data

Marker Number 625
Atlas Number 5057000625
Marker Title Calhoun County
Index Entry Calhoun County
Address
City Port Lavaca
County Calhoun
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 732111
UTM Northing 3167372
Subject Codes counties
Marker Year 1966
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Ann & Leona Sts., inside museum door , Port Lavaca
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 20" x 20"
Marker Text Formed from Jackson, Matagorda, and Victoria counties; created April 4, 1846 - organized July 13, 1846. Named in honor of John Caldwell Calhoun 1782-1850. A distinguished southern statesman, a member of Congress and of the cabinet. Vice-president of the United State, 1825-1832. Port Lavaca, the county seat.

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