Estate of John Hallett

Historical marker location:

W. La Grange & Crockett streets, Hallettsville, Texas

( corner of West La Grange and Crockett, Hallettsville)

Marker installed: 1967

Member of Stephen F. Austin's colony, and an old sea captain. His log cabin was the first home in the area, 1833.

Hallettsville is named for his widow, Margaret, who gave land for the town in 1852, when it became the county seat.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967.