Caldwellbr/Burleson County, Texasbr/30 31.876' N 96 42.171' W Directions: Start at the intersection of SH-21 and Gray Street. The marker is on the northeast corner of the intersection.br/ br/Text: Founded 1840 by Lewis L. Chiles, a veteran of Battle of San Jacinto. Named for Mathew quot;Old Paintquot; Caldwell, Indian fighter and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. This was county seat, Milam County, in 1845; since 1846 county seat of Burleson County. Home, Burleson County Fair.