Calliham
In 1918 had a post office, Guffeyola, in store of H.H. McGuffey. After oil and gas discoveries, 1917-1922, was tent city, then town of shotgun houses. Piped first natural gas to San Antonio. Name was changed 1923 to honor J.T. Calliham, rancher and townsite owner. Still produces oil and exports fine rocks and petrified wood.
28.4801° N, 98.3487° W
Where to Find It
Enter Choke Canyon Lake Park off of Highway 72, 2 miles west of McMullen County line and follow Park Road to Park Gym/Store, "Calliham Shore"; marker is in front of store - in Calliham.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N First Producing Gas Well in McMullen County and First Gas Pipeline to San Antonio
- 5.8 mi W Townsite of Wentz
- 5.8 mi W Yarbrough Bend
- 6.6 mi SE Site Planned for a Regional Trade Center: Simmons, Texas Three Rivers
- 7.9 mi N Site of Old Crowther Ranch
- 9.9 mi E Site of Three Rivers Glass Factory Three Rivers