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

Mistrot-Adoue House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026

1. Mistrot-Adoue House Marker

Inscription. This house was built in the 1870s by Henry B. Mistrot or Bertrand Adoue. Mistrot was a partner in business with Adoue's brother Jacques. The two-story residence features characteristics of the Greek Revival and Victorian styles. The French influence of the owners is reflected in the use of fleur-de-lis patterns in the woodwork. A prominent area businessman, Jacques Adoue bought the home in 1888 and it remained in the family until 1977. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10934.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 30° 58.847′ N, 96° 40.395′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of East Mitchell Street and South Pine Street, on the left when traveling east on East Mitchell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 E Mitchell 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: Sneed Memorial Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Katy Hamman Stricker Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church

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(about 500 feet away); "The Calvert Bell" (about 700 feet away); Old Calvert Foundry and Manufacturing Company (about 700 feet away); The Jacques Adoue Building (about 700 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 700 feet away); Casimir Drugstore (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calvert.

Mistrot-Adoue House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026

2. Mistrot-Adoue 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 38 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.