Details for Estate of John Hallett
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5285001489
Data
Marker Number | 1489 |
Atlas Number | 5285001489 |
Marker Title | Estate of John Hallett |
Index Entry | Hallett, John, Estate of |
Address | W. La Grange & Crockett streets |
City | Hallettsville |
County | Lavaca |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 699405 |
UTM Northing | 3259737 |
Subject Codes | pioneers |
Marker Year | 1967 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | corner of West La Grange and Crockett, Hallettsville |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
Marker Text | Member of Stephen F. Austin's colony, and an old sea captain. His log cabin was the first home in the area, 1833. Hallettsville is named for his widow, Margaret, who gave land for the town in 1852, when it became the county seat. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967 |