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

The Barton Home

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

1. The Barton Home Marker

Inscription.

After her home north of Calvert was destroyed by fire, Minnie Walker Burnitt Barton, widow of plantation owner Francis Davis Barton, built this structure in 1909. She intended the brick home with slate roof to withstand as many natural disasters as possible. Classical revival in style, the house boasts colonnaded porches and balconies on three sides, 18-inch exterior walls, and 12-foot ceilings. The three Barton daughters hosted large house parties here.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10902.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 30° 59.035′ N, 96° 40.124′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. Marker is at the intersection of Maple Street and Mitchell Street, on the left when traveling south on Maple Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front gate to the house on Maple street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 Maple 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 Karen Renee Wiese Memorial Pavilion (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Virginia Field Park (about 400 feet away); The Parish Carriage House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Former Calvert Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Katy Hamman Stricker Library (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Church of the Epiphany (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calvert.

The front entrance to the Barton Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

2. The front entrance to the Barton Home

National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

3. National Register of Historic Places

The view of the Barton Home from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

4. The view of the Barton Home from the road

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 10, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.