Calvert in Robertson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Home Area of Chinese Farmers

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

1. Home Area of Chinese Farmers Marker

Inscription.
Imported from Asia about 1874 to help in cotton fields, these exotic workers wore queues and attracted much notice. At least 24 families were brought here; many became permanent residents, respected for their good work.

Over 25 ethnic groups settled in Texas - many having preceded the Chinese. Other than American Indians, first permanent Texas settlers were cattle raisers from the Canary Islands. Other migrant groups included Cuban Cigar Makers and European Lace Makers. Given new opportunities, their descendants now are in industry, business, professions.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10912.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 30° 58.69′ N, 96° 40.45′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 6) and Hanna Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 615 Main St, Calvert TX 77837, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Building of the Citizens Bank & Trust Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Calvert

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Cobb’s Market (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casimir Drugstore (about 400 feet away); The Jacques Adoue Building (about 400 feet away); "The Calvert Bell" (about 400 feet away); Old Calvert Foundry and Manufacturing Company (about 500 feet away); Sneed Memorial Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calvert.

The Home Area of Chinese Farmers Marker is next to the sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

2. The Home Area of Chinese Farmers Marker is next to the sidewalk

The view of the Home Area of Chinese Farmers Marker from across the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

3. The view of the Home Area of Chinese Farmers Marker from across the road

The marker is to the left of the red car.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.