Caldwell County
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Marker Text: A part of De Witt's Colony, 1825-1836. A part of Gonzales County to 1848. First settlements were on Plum Creek and the San Marcos River.
Created March 6, 1848; organized August 7, 1848. Named in honor of Mathew Caldwell, "Old Paint," 1798-1842, soldier-statesman. Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Commander of the Texas Rangers. Lockhart, the county seat. (1936) Marker No: 9759
Pink Granite 1936 Centennial County Marker
Geographic: 29.883810,-97.672455
Location: Southwest corner of Courthouse Square, Lockhart
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