Historical Marker
Calhoun County
Historical marker location:
Port Lavaca, Texas
( Ann & Leona Sts., inside museum door , Port Lavaca)
Marker installed: 1966
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.