Calhoun County
By Zawad Quazi
About Calhoun
Calhoun County was founded in 1846. Named after John Caldwell Calhoun, the seventh vice president of the United States. The county seat is owned by Port Lavaca, and the population of this county (2012) is 21,609. Area of county is 1032 sq miles.
John Caldwell Calhoun
Calhoun was the seventh vice president of the USA, born in March 18, 1782 and died in March 31, 1850. Calhoun was part of the Great Triumvirate, along with his colleagues Daniel Webster, Henry Clay. In 1957, a Senate Committee selected Calhoun as one of the five greatest U.S senators.
Fishing/Sailing/ Water Sports
The county is next to the Gulf of Mexico, so its the perfect place to do water activities!
Restaurants
This county has fun and family environment restaurants like the Bayside Seafood Restaurant.
Port O' Connor Lighthouse
Matagorda Island Lighthouse was built in December 21, 1852. Confederate troops rebuild the lighthouse in 1873.