Calvert in Robertson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Karen Renee Wiese Memorial Pavilion
Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021
1. The Karen Renee Wiese Memorial Pavilion Marker
In 1895 the city of Calvert built this historic pavilion to facilitate bringing the community together for outdoor concerts, dancing, political forums and other public events. In October 2000, by a resolution unanimously passed by the Calvert City Council, this pavilion was dedicated to the memory of Karen Renee Wiese (April 9, 1984 - March 31, 2000).
Karen was a 7th generation Calvert native from the Wiese, Anderson, Allen, Townsend, Knapp and Snowwhite families. In the shadow of this pavilion, Karen was raised with her siblings, Kristin and David, by her parents, Allen and Gilsie, in the house built in 1877 by her great-great grandfather, W.S. Allen. Like many other children of Calvert, she filled numerous days playing in this park and pavilion, and dreamed to someday have her wedding here.
United in spirit, this pavilion has become the symbol that best represents Calvert's rich and diverse past. Likewise, Karen's love for others and enduring smile helped make her a friend to all she met, typifying the essence of the people of Calvert. Karen was an outstanding student, a fine musician, a determined athlete, a devoted christian and gifted humanitarian. Her compassion for others was boundless and beyond her years. Her potential to improve the human condition was great and certain but will be known only to God.
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Erected by City of Calvert.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1895.
Location. 30° 58.985′ N, 96° 40.161′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Pin Oak Street and East Mitchell Street. The marker and pavilion are located in the center section of Virginia Field Park. 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barton Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Parish Carriage House (about 700 feet away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Former Calvert Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Katy Hamman Stricker Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); The Church of the Epiphany (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calvert.
Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021
2. The Karen Renee Wiese Memorial Pavilion Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021
3. The front of the Karen Renee Wiese Memorial Pavilion
Photographed By James Hulse, March 3, 2021
4. The interior view of the Karen Renee Wiese Memorial Pavilion
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
