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

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Hammond

(1818-1890)

Dr. Benjamin F. Hammond Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026

1. Dr. Benjamin F. Hammond Marker

Inscription. Prominent physician, planter, industrialist, political leader. As a man of wealth, came (1852) to Texas from Huntsville, Ala., with family, slaves, cattle, horses, and ox-train of property. Bought extensive lands here. After Civil War, gave about 160 acres to each household of his ex-slaves, but carpetbaggers nevertheless put him in Calvert's Tree Prison. Married four times, had a son, William Eli; two grandchildren.

Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10928.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 30° 58.897′ N, 96° 40.108′ W. Marker is in Calvert, Texas, in Robertson County. It is at the intersection of Hanna Street and Pin Oak st on Hanna Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 Hanna 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 Parish Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Field Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stricker-Sneed House (about 500 feet away); The Karen Renee Wiese Memorial Pavilion (about 600

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feet away); Randolph-Field Place (about 700 feet away); Former Calvert Courthouse (about 800 feet away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Church of the Epiphany (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calvert.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026

2. Dr. Benjamin F. Hammond Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.