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

Randolph-Field Place

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026

1. Randolph-Field Place Marker

Inscription. One of Calvert's earliest houses, Greek Revival in style. Built about 1871 by George F. Randolph, local merchant, said to have been a kinsman of U. S. President Thomas Jefferson. Randolph and his bride, Lucy Garrett, lived here until he died in 1873 yellow fever epidemic. The widow married (1878) Scott Field, a rising statesman who in 1887-91 was a United States Congressman. House remained in the Field family until 1941. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10938.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 30° 58.79′ N, 96° 40.105′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of China Street and E Gregg Street, on the right when traveling north on China Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 China 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 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Parish Carriage House (about 500 feet away); Howard House (about 600 feet away); Dr. Benjamin Franklin Hammond

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(about 700 feet away); Former Calvert Courthouse (about 800 feet away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stricker-Sneed House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Virginia Field Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calvert.

Randolph-Field Place and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026

2. Randolph-Field Place 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 66 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.