Calhoun County
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