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Beyond the Tombstone

Beyond the Tombstone

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Welcome to Beyond the Tombstone, a podcast from the Calhoun County Historical Commission. This podcast serves as a companion to the weekly Tombstone Tuesday article published on the Calhoun County Historical Commission Facebook page and available on the digital edition of The Port Lavaca Wave. Each episode we will highlight a notable resident of Calhoun County, Texas with the goal of bringing history to live.

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Episodes
  • Reverend Robert Jope (1823-1875)

    Reverend Robert Jope (1823-1875)
    May 27 2026

    Reverend Robert Jope helped build the Episcopal Church in Indianola and gave his life to protect it.
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    19 mins
  • Jacob Hampshire Garner (1841-1914)

    Jacob Hampshire Garner (1841-1914)
    May 13 2026

    A Calhoun County cattleman, Jacob Garner belonged to a pioneering family and experienced a life of both highs and lows.
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    24 mins
  • James Preston Fulkerson (1802-1852)

    James Preston Fulkerson (1802-1852)
    Apr 29 2026

    The first sheriff in Calhoun County, Texas. He was killed in the line of duty on the edge of the Wild West.
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    24 mins
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