Port Lavaca in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Calhoun County
Photographed By Dave W, March 13, 2022
1. Calhoun County Marker
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 States, 1825-1832
Port Lavaca, the County Seat
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 625.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1846.
Location. 28° 37.357′ N, 96° 43.334′ W. Marker is in Port Lavaca, Texas, in Calhoun County. Marker is on U.S. 87 south of Foester Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Lavaca TX 77979, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Moses Johnson, M.D. (here, next to this marker); Kamey Community (approx. 1.4 miles away); Clark Cemetery (approx. 1.6 miles away); Sylvanus Hatch (approx. 2.6 miles away); Hatch Cemetery (approx. 2.6 miles away); Springs of Calhoun County (approx. 4.4 miles away); Six Mile Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); Six Mile Presbyterian Church (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Lavaca.
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Photographed By Dave W, March 13, 2022
2. Calhoun County Marker
The Calhoun County marker is seen here (left) with the Moses Johnson, M.D. marker (right).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
