Calvert in Robertson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Former Calvert Courthouse
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
1. Former Calvert Courthouse Marker
Most imposing public building in early Robertson County.
After becoming County Seat in 1870, Calvert lost many leaders in 1873 yellow fever epidemic. As planned, this Courthouse was begun in 1875; but before its completion, Franklin was named county seat, in 1879.
Robert A. Brown, a merchant, investor and planter, purchased this building in 1885. With help of his wife, Lucy Herndon Brown, he made it into a residence.
In 1909 his heirs sold it to Mrs. Fannie L. Hammond, in whose family it remained until 1966, when it became a museum.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10906.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 30° 58.839′ N, 96° 40.24′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of Elm Street and Hanna Street (Farm to Market Road 1644), on the right when traveling north on Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 604 Elm 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: First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of the Epiphany
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
2. Former Calvert Courthouse and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
3. The view of the Former Calvert Courthouse from Elm Street
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 917 times since then and 266 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
