​Hallettsville

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Marker Text: ​Founded 1833 when John Hallett erected a log cabin near Lavaca River. Town was named for his widow, Margaret, who gave the land when town became county seat in 1852. Farming, livestock, poultry processing, and cotton marketing center. State Championship High School Rodeo held annually in June. (1968)

Marker No: 2339

Aluminum 20 x 20 Subject Marker

Geographic: 29° 26.628′ N, 96° 56.538′ W

Location: ​Southwest corner of South La Grange Street and Highway 77/90a, Hallettsville