Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Calvert Hall
Rededicated June 13, 1992
Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026
1. Calvert Hall Marker
Teer Hall is one of the last remaining buildings which were part of the original campus of what is now the Corsicana State Home. It originally served as the dining facility for the school and as student housing. The building fell into some disrepair and was used for general storage until funds were appropriated by the Seventieth Legislature to restore portions of the building to a dining facility and meeting rooms. The Seventy Second Legislature appropriated funds to complete the renovations returning the remainder of the building into housing for visiting families.
Upon completion of the initial phase of renovation the building was dedicated as Calvert Hall in honor of the Honorable Robert Wilburn Calvert.
Robert Wilburn Calvert was born in Tennessee on February 22, 1905, and was placed in the Corsicana State Home when he moved to Texas in 1913. Following graduation from the State Home High School in 1923 he enrolled in the University of Texas receiving his degree from the University of Texas Law School in 1931. Robert Calvert was elected to the first of three terms in the Texas Legislature in 1933 and was elected
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Robert Calvert continued his elected career by being elected County Attorney of Hill County in 1948 and was first elected as a Justice of the Texas Supreme Court in 1950. He served two terms as an Associate Justice prior to being elected Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1960. Judge Calvert served as Chief Justice until his retirement from public service in 1972.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1905.
Location. 32° 4.537′ N, 96° 30.423′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It is on North 45th Street (Farm to Market Road 2555) 0.1 miles north of Skylane Ave, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at the State Home Cemetery Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 N 45th St, Corsicana TX 75110, 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,
Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026
2. Calvert Hall Marker
The marker is located on the right side of the Corsicana State Home marker.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Corsicana State Home (here, next to this marker); Meritt Drane (here, next to this marker); A Tribute to the Corsicana State Home Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Odd Fellow and Rebekah Children's Home (approx. Ό mile away); IOOF Home Memorial Bell Tower (approx. Ό mile away); 15th Texas Infantry Companies E and G (approx. 0.6 miles away); Navarro Rifles (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stuart J. Beebe (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
