Historical Marker

Jefferson Beaumont

Historical marker location:
Port Lavaca, Texas
( Port Lavaca Cemetery, S end of S Nueces St., Port Lavaca)
Marker installed: 1936

In whose honor Jefferson County, Texas was named Chief Justice of Calhoun County 1848-1856. Born in Kentucky March 12, 1801 died July 25, 1865.

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The world's first rodeo was held in Pecos, Texas in 1883. The event included bronco riding, calf roping, and bull riding.
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