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

Town of Calvert

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

1. Town of Calvert Marker

Inscription.

Swarming ox-carts and cotton wagons, busy stores and saloons, casino tables stacked with gold: this was early Calvert, a major cotton export and trade center.

Community began as "Sterling," in Sterling C. Robertson colony of the 1820s. It was center of mustering and military supply activity in Civil War, 1861-1865.

When Houston & Texas Central Railroad route was established here, 1868, town was moved 2 mi. to the right of way and renamed for Judge Robert Calvert, pioneer Texan, local landowner, benefactor, and civic leader - a descendant of Lord Baltimore of Maryland.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10905.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 30° 58.724′ N, 96° 40.459′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 6) and Burnett Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Main Street, 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. Cobb’s Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Casimir Drugstore

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Home Area of Chinese Farmers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jacques Adoue Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Building of the Citizens Bank & Trust Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Calvert Foundry and Manufacturing Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Calvert Bell" (about 400 feet away); Sneed Memorial Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calvert.

Also see . . .
1. Robertson's Colony.

The colonization enterprise that eventually became known as Robertson's colony had previously been referred to as the Texas Association, Leftwich's Grant, the Nashville colony, or the upper colony. The name Texas Association was applied to a group of seventy individuals who, on March 2, 1822, in Nashville, Tennessee, addressed a memorial to the independent government of Mexico, asking for permission to settle in Texas. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on March 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. Calvert, Robert (1802–1867)

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

2. Town of Calvert Marker

Calvert settled in Robertson County, Texas, in 1850. He cleared a large plantation in the Brazos River valley and grew corn and cotton, making a substantial fortune. From 1853 to 1855 Judge Calvert served in the House of the Fifth Texas Legislature for District 46, comprised of Milam and Robertson counties. Calvert became an influential man both during his time in the legislature and by aiding the Confederate war effort by provisioning the army. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on March 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Town of Calvert Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

3. The view of the Town of Calvert Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.