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

Casimir Drugstore

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

1. Casimir Drugstore Marker

Inscription.

Sometime after 1869, Jean Pierre Casimir (d. 1929), native of Toulouse, France, built this structure. His family operated drugstore here until 1949.

A patio in the rear connected drugstore to the Palace Opera House, also owned and operated by the Casimir family.

Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10910.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 30° 58.746′ N, 96° 40.474′ 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. The marker is located on the left side of the front door to the old Drugstore building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 512 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. The Jacques Adoue Building (a few steps from this marker); Cobb’s Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Calvert Foundry and Manufacturing Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Calvert (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Area of Chinese Farmers

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Building of the Citizens Bank & Trust Co. (about 400 feet away); "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.

The old Casimir Drugstore and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

2. The old Casimir Drugstore and Marker

The view of the Casimir Drugstore Marker from across the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

3. The view of the Casimir Drugstore Marker from across the road

The old Casimir Drugstore with a new business image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

4. The old Casimir Drugstore with a new business

The marker is visible above the motor oil bin by the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 8, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.