Calvert in Robertson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Building of the Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
1. Building of the Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Marker
Built 1868 by James S. Hanna, for a General Store. Owned 1870-1871 by a Battle of San Jacinto veteran, the Rev. Robt. Crawford.
Bought 1872 by J.S. McLendon, whose store and private bank were housed in the structure. In 1887 this was site of founding, First National Bank of Calvert, later renamed Union State Bank - finally Citizens Bank & Trust. Exterior retains 1887 style.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10914.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 30° 58.693′ N, 96° 40.429′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 6) and Hanna Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. The marker is located on the southern corner of the Calvert City Hall building by the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 South Main Street, Calvert TX 77837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Home Area of Chinese Farmers (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Calvert (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Calvert Bell" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cobbs Market (about 400 feet away); Casimir Drugstore (about 400 feet away);
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
2. Building of the Citizens Bank & Trust Co. and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
3. The view of the Building of the Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 423 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
