Marker Inscription
John Spencer Callicutt moved to Corsicana in 1886 and opened his law practice. As an active member of the community, Callicutt served on the founding board of the county hospital, as well as the boards of Central State Bank and other businesses. A member of the First Methodist Church, he was active in Masonic activities, including work with handicapped children. In 1935 he was appointed district judge by Gov. Miriam A. Ferguson. Married to the former Evelina Jack, he was the father of seven children. He and his wife are buried in Oakwood Cemetery. (1988)
About this site
Callicut, Judge John S. is a historical marker in Corsicana, Navarro County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 128 historical markers documented in Navarro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 218 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.0901, -96.4784 near Corsicana. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dunn-Ransom Home (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Smith-McCrery Home, Rosenberg Family, and Fire Station No. 2.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5349008282. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
