Near George West in McMullen County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Calliham
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 12, 2026
1. Calliham Marker
In 1918 had a post office, Guffeyola, in store of H.H. McGuffey. After oil and gas discoveries, 1917-1922, was tent city then town of shotgun houses. Piped first natural gas to San Antonio.
Name was changed 1923 to honor J.T. Calliham, rancher and townsite owner. Still produces oil and exports fine rocks and petrified wood.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 637.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 28° 28.807′ N, 98° 20.924′ W. Marker is near George West, Texas, in McMullen County. It is on Park Road 8 (County Route 302) 2 miles west of Richter Road when traveling north. This marker is located in Choke Canyon State Park, Calliham Unit. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Calliham TX 78007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Producing Gas Well in McMullen County and First Gas Pipeline to San Antonio (here, next to this marker); Yarbrough Bend (approx. 5.8 miles away); Townsite of Wentz (approx. 5.8 miles away); Simmons, Texas
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Photographed by Steve Henderson, May 5, 2011
2. Calliham Marker
Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
3. Calliham Marker
Marker is the on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2020. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 13, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2. submitted on November 28, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on December 27, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.
