Calhoun County

Ann and Leona Sts., inside museum door
Port Lavaca

Year Marker Erected: 1966
Location: Ann & Leona Sts., Port Lavaca

Marker Text:
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 State, 1825-1832. Port Lavaca, the county seat.