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
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. It 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.
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: Dr. Benjamin Franklin Hammond (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph-Field Place (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stricker-Sneed House
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
2. The Parish Carriage House and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 3, 2021
3. The view of the Parish Carriage House and Marker from the road
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 441 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 10, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
