​Calhoun County

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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. (1966)

Marker No: 625

Aluminum 20 x 20 Subject Marker

Geographic: 28.622650,-96.722229

Location: 6 miles northwest of Port Lavaca on US 87