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.