Hallettsville in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hallet League
Photographed by Dave W, February 14, 2026
1. Hallet League Marker
One of the first settlers in the area was John Hallet, who received a land grant from Stephen F. Austin in 1831. Hallet's grant was located on the east bank of the Lavaca River, the westernmost boundary of Austin's colony. Hallet's grant was bounded on the north by the Presnal League and on the south by the Smothers League.
After John Hallet's death in 1834, The Hallet League was partitioned by probate court in February, 1848, the north 1/2 going to Margaret Hallet and south 1/2 to Mary Jane Hallet Ballard.
The town of Hallettsville was named for his widow Margaret, who gave the land for the town site when Hallettsville became county seat in 1852.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 29° 27.093′ N, 96° 56.611′ W. Marker is in Hallettsville, Texas, in Lavaca County. It is at the intersection of East Park Street and N La Grange Street, on the right when traveling north on East Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 E Park St, Hallettsville TX 77964, United States of America.
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: American Legion Hudgeons Post 230 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lavaca River (about 300 feet away); High School Rodeo (about 300 feet away); Entrance to Old Estate of John Hallett (about 300 feet away); Memorial Park (about 400 feet away); Hallet's Cabin (about 500 feet away); The Hanging Tree (about 600 feet away); Richardson Chapel United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hallettsville.
Photographed by Dave W, February 14, 2026
2. Hallet League Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
