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

The Parish Carriage House

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

1. The Parish Carriage House Marker

Inscription.

In 1892 wealthy merchant, cotton buyer, and banker L.H. Parish (1846-1924) and his wife Mattie bought this property. Soon they erected this carriage house with ornate Victorian styling to match their home. Plans for both structures came from the mail order catalogue of noted architect George Franklin Barber (1854-1915). The first floor was designed to house the bay horses, elegant carriages and also a tack and feed room. The driver's living quarters were on the second floor.

Sponsored by Walker R. Gray, Jr.

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10937.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 30° 58.868′ N, 96° 40.123′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. Marker is at the intersection of Hanna Street (Farm to Market Road 1644) and Pin Oak Street, on the right when traveling east on Hanna Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Virginia Field Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former Calvert Courthouse (about 600 feet away); The Church of the Epiphany (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church

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(about 700 feet away); The Karen Renee Wiese Memorial Pavilion (about 700 feet away); The Barton Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Katy Hamman Stricker Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sneed Memorial Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calvert.

The Parish Carriage House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

2. The Parish Carriage House and Marker

The view of the Parish Carriage House and Marker from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

3. The view of the Parish Carriage House and Marker from the road

The Parish Main House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021

4. The Parish Main House

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 214 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 10, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.