Details for Calhoun County

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507016053

Data

Marker Number 16053
Atlas Number 5507016053
Marker Title Calhoun County
Index Entry Calhoun County
Address
City Port Lavaca
County Calhoun
UTM Zone
UTM Easting
UTM Northing
Subject Codes
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 1.2 mi. W Port Lavaca, US 87-State Hwy 35
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size
Marker Text Calhoun County, Formed from Victoria, Jackson, and Matagorda Counties, Created April 4, 1846, Organized July 13, 1846, Named in Honor of Joyn Caldwell Calhoun, 1782-1850, a Distinguished Southern Statesman, A Member of Congress and of the Cabinet, Vice-President of the United States, 1825-1832, Port Lavaca, The County Seat

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