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

Howard House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026

1. Howard House Marker

Inscription. This Eastlake style cottage was constructed by Mrs. S. M. Howard (d. 1932) in 1897, one year after she purchased the property from her sister-in-law Mrs. E. C. Morse. The home's outstanding features include fishscale shingling, a wide veranda with intricate gingerbread ornamentation, and interior woodwork detailing. Representative of Calvert at the turn of the century, the house remained in the Howard family until the 1940s. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982

Erected 1982 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10931.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 30° 58.739′ N, 96° 40.206′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of Gregg Street and Beech Street, on the right when traveling east on Gregg Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 Gregg St, 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: The Church of the Epiphany (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph-Field Place (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former Calvert Courthouse (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Parish Carriage House (approx. 0.2 miles away); "The Calvert Bell" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Katy Hamman Stricker Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sneed Memorial Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calvert.

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026

2. Howard House and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.