On north entrance road, 0.2 miles Maysville Road (U.S. 68), on the left when traveling north.
On August 19, 1782, Pioneers suffered a bitter defeat and were routed by their Revolutionary War enemies. Captain Caldwell concealed his British and Indian army along the ravines leading from this hilltop to the Licking River. Advancing into this . . . — — Map (db m90717) HM
Long before the Pioneer came to Kentucky, herds of buffalo roamed this region. A wide path, known as a Buffalo Trace, was made by the buffalo and later used by Indians and Pioneers. This Trace extended from the Ohio River to the salt springs at Blue . . . — — Map (db m90682) HM
A western branch of this vital Colonial Road passed close to this area on the original Animal Trace formed by migrating animals seeking salt deposits. It is the northernmost portion of the Warriors Path in Kentucky. It connects the Shawnee in the . . . — — Map (db m90638) HM
On Maysville Road (U.S. 68), on the left when traveling north.
Site of home and grave of Major Geo. M. Bedinger over on hilltop. Born Pa. 1756. Died 1843. Officer War of Revolution. In defense of Boonesborough, 1779, and at siege of Yorktown, 1781. In 1784 came back to Ky. First to survey this area. Indian . . . — — Map (db m136921) HM
The Pioneers advanced up this Buffalo Trace to the hilltop in pursuit of the British led Indians. Major Silas Harlan leading an advance guard, was followed by three divisions under the command of Colonel Daniel Boone ~ right line; Colonel John Todd . . . — — Map (db m137363) HM
On Maysville Road (U.S. 68), on the right when traveling south.
Side 1
"No historian, who will give a faithful account of
the settlement and transactions of this country,
will omit to speak of the battle and the place at
which it was fought."
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
To the unknown . . . — — Map (db m164293) WM
On Maysville Road (U.S. 68) at the entrance to Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, on the left when traveling north on Maysville Road.
On Aug. 19, 1782, between this hill-top and Licking River a bloody battle was fought by Kentucky pioneers against a superior force of Indians and British-Canadians. — — Map (db m136359) HM
On East Walnut Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling east on East Walnut Street.
County named, 1867, for George Robertson, 1790-1874.
Born in Kentucky. In Congress, 1817-21,
sponsored organization territory
of Arkansas. Ky. Legislature eight
years, six as Speaker: promoted
the common school system. Member
Ky. Court of . . . — — Map (db m136349) HM
On Sardis Road (U.S. 62) just east of the post office, on the left when traveling east.
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA
Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders
entered state June 1, 1864, took
Mount Sterling June 8, lost it on
9th, took Lexington on 10th, and
Cynthiana on 11th. USA under Gen.
S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next
day. . . . — — Map (db m136352) HM
On Port Royal Road (SR238) at Old Clarksville Springfield Road, on the left when traveling north on Port Royal Road (SR238).
This building served as a lodge, general store, and post office from 1859 until the 1950s. Today it serves as the Port Royal State Park Headquarters.
The lower floor is divided into two rooms, the larger served as the general store and the . . . — — Map (db m82317) HM
Dedicated to the honor and sacrifice of our men and women who served our country. PVT Oscar Porter, WWI • USN1 Lester Whitehead, WWII • Tech/4 George R. Walling WWII • PFC Mack D. Cavender Korea • LCPL Russell B. Corbin, Jr. Vietnam • PFC Clifton . . . — — Map (db m107592) WM
On County Route 41, 0.1 miles east of Keysburg Road (Highway 1884), on the right when traveling west.
To the north was the farm of John Bell, an early, prominent settler from North Carolina. According to legend, his family was harried during the early 19th century by the famous Bell Witch. She kept the household in turmoil, assaulted Bell, and drove . . . — — Map (db m50725) HM
On U.S. 41 east of Keysburg Road (County Route 1884), on the right when traveling west.
The Edgefield and Kentucky Railroad was vitally important for transporting soldiers and supplies. Confederate forces constructed Fort Redmond to protect and defend the railroad bridge a mile northwest of here, near the confluence of the Red River . . . — — Map (db m82327) WM
On Tennessee Route 76 at Tennessee Route 238, on the right when traveling east on State Route 76.
One mile N. at confluence of Red River and Sulphur Ford Creek is Port Royal, early center of commerce and manufacturing. It was settled in 1784 and nearby was Weld, the first court in Tennessee County, N.C. established in 1788. The Red River Baptist . . . — — Map (db m68619) HM
On U.S. 41 south of North Church Street, on the left when traveling south.
1/2 mile from here is the present site of the Red River Baptist Church. Constituted July 25, 1791, its first location was 1 1/2 miles west, near the south bank of the Red River. It is the first church to be founded west of the Cumberlands. It was . . . — — Map (db m68617) HM
On Tennessee Route 76 south of Bradbury Road, on the right when traveling west.
Established in 1780 as the first settlement in Montgomery County. Renfroe’s Station was located 1.4 miles northwest of here on the north side of the Red River at the mouth of Parson’s Creek. Moses Renfroe’s party broke from the John Donelson . . . — — Map (db m68635) HM
On Port Royal Road (SR238) south of Old Clarksville Springfield Road, on the left when traveling south.
The earliest stores in Port Royal date back to the late 1790s, most of which were taverns and inns. Stores could thrive for many years due to the commerce brought in by the Great Western Road which passed through Port Royal. At various times the . . . — — Map (db m68632) HM
On Old Clarksville Springfield Road west of Port Royal Road (SR238), on the left when traveling west.
Port Royal was one of the earliest towns in Tennessee. It began as a settlers fort around 1785 and was founded as a town in 1797, one year after Tennessee became a state. The town became a center of regional commerce and remained an important town . . . — — Map (db m68631) HM
On U.S. 41 at Sory Street, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 41.
Named for Benjamin Franklin Cheatham, who was in 1861 appointed brigadier general in the Provisional Army, Independent State of Tennessee, and its first camp commander, the training camp established in this area in June, 1861 was used by numerous . . . — — Map (db m68594) HM
On U.S. 41, 0.5 miles east of Foster Road, on the right when traveling west.
Joseph Wellington Byrns was born in 1869 in a small cabin near Cedar Hill. A graduate of the Law Department of Vanderbilt University, he served in both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly. Elected to the United States House of . . . — — Map (db m68595) HM
On Tennessee Route 49 at Old Coopertown Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 49.
2 miles S.E., along Battle Creek in Jan. 1780, settlers fleeing from Renfro's Station on Red River about 17 miles away, were caught by Indians and massacred. The sole survivor was a widow named Jones who made her way 4 days later into a Settlements . . . — — Map (db m123306) HM
On Tom Austin Highway (U.S. 431) south of Abednego Road, on the right when traveling south.
★ Davidson County ★
Established 1783; named in honor of
Brig. Gen. William Lee Davidson
of North Carolina. Distinguished
officer in the Revolutionary War.
Served with the Army at Valley
Forge. Killed in action at . . . — — Map (db m151813) HM
On Old Coopertown Road at Ewell Elliott Road, on the right when traveling east on Old Coopertown Road.
David Nave built a blacksmith shop & home near this crossing of the Nashville to Hopkinsville Rd. & the Ironworks Rd. in 1829, thus was called Nave's Crossroads. A post office was begun in 1852 & located 600 feet east of here named Coopertown due . . . — — Map (db m123307) HM
On Tennessee Route 25 at B Dorris Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 25.
One hundred yards south is the grave of
Thomas Kilgore, Revolutionary War veteran
from North Carolina, close friend of James
Robertson, and one cf the earliest settlers of
this area. Kilgore first visited here at age 62 in 1778 and returned in . . . — — Map (db m148000) HM
On Broad Street (U.S. 41) at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
One mile east on Long Branch Charles Nelson opened Greenbrier Distillery in 1870. The largest producer in Robertson County of sour mash whiskey and fruit brandy until 1909, Nelson's helped provide economic prosperity to this area. The original metal . . . — — Map (db m147981) HM
Near Interstate 65 at milepost 120, on the right when traveling south.
In 1861, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which I-65 largely parallels today, connected the mid-South to the Ohio River and the industrial centers of the North. During the war, however, it brought invaders to both Tennessee and Kentucky as a . . . — — Map (db m84485) HM
On U.S. 31W at Highland Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 31W.
James Duval constructed this house between 1850 and 1853, and James and Mariah Groves owned and occupied it during the Civil War. Mariah Groves lived here until her death in 1897. Groves family members shown in the photograph reminisced about . . . — — Map (db m68573) HM
On West 6th Avenue at Locust Street, on the left when traveling west on West 6th Avenue.
For most residents, Robertson County was a difficult place to live during the war. After the fall of Confederate Forts Henry and Donelson in 1862, Union forces occupied the county and made the town of Springfield a military base, where they guarded . . . — — Map (db m82328) HM
On Tennessee Route 49 at Burts Crossing Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 49.
Samuel Crockett, Revolutionary War veteran from Pennsylvania built a fort east of here in 1788. During an attack by Indians in 1789 Rev. Patrick Martin was wounded and the daughter of Thomas Norris killed. Crockett lived to age 87 and is buried at . . . — — Map (db m123329) HM
On West Court Square at 5th Avenue West (Tennessee Route 49), on the left when traveling south on West Court Square.
In Memorium
Pro Artis et Focis
(For hearth and home)
Not for fame or reward, not for place or for rank
Not lured by ambition or goaded by necessity
But in simple, obedience to duty
As they understood it, these men suffered all . . . — — Map (db m82329) WM
On 5th Avenue West (Tennessee Route 49) at Locust Street, on the right when traveling east on 5th Avenue West.
The First Presbyterian Church, built in 1839, is the oldest public building in current use in Robertson County, located in lot 17 of the original city plat. The bell, still in use, was given by the Cheatham family. A center partition placed men on . . . — — Map (db m68592) HM
On South Brown Street south of 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Early in the war, townswomen met at the Henry H. Kirk house, just north of here, to sew uniforms and blankets for Confederate soldiers after Kirk bought sewing machines and patterns in St. Louis, Missouri. When the 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry hoisted . . . — — Map (db m82330) HM
On Memorial Boulevard (U.S. 41) at Central Avenue East, on the right when traveling south on Memorial Boulevard.
Returning from the Kentucky Campaign of September-October, 1862, his command now consisting of the 2nd, 7th and 9th Kentucky Calvary, Colonel John Hunt Morgan stopped briefly in this region, while a detachment under Lt. Colonel Hutchinson destroyed . . . — — Map (db m123305) HM
On Tennessee Route 49 at Flewellyn Road (Tennessee Route 49), on the right when traveling north on State Route 49.
The Methodist church nearby was first organized by Jesse Walker in 1798. It first met at the home of Samuel Crockett, a veteran of the Revolution. The first church was built in 1804 on land donated by Crockett and Rev. Patrick Martin. It was . . . — — Map (db m123312) HM
On 5th Avenue West (Tennessee Route 49) at Connell Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue West.
Founded in 1908 by James A. Peoples and Everett B. Tucker, this school operated from this site until 1925. Its founders, graduates of William R. Webb's famous school at Culleoka, later at Bell Buckle, followed largely the policies and teaching . . . — — Map (db m123301) HM
On South Main Street at 5th Avenue West (Tennessee Route 49), on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
The center section of this building was constructed in 1879 with red brick. The north and south wings and clock tower were added in 1929 and covered with the brick now visible. This property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. — — Map (db m68590) HM
On W. Court Square at W. 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on W. Court Square.
Robertson County was established April 9, 1796, during the first session of the General Assembly of Tennessee. The act provided commissioners to establish the county government system and raise money to build a courthouse and jail. Court meetings . . . — — Map (db m84493) HM
On W. Court Square at W. 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on W. Court Square.
Korean
War
1950 - 1953
Fred Lee Anderson
Mack Daniel Cavender
William Wayne Cowan
Marion Eugene Gower
William Henry Hall
Jack Ray Harrison
Willie S. Heatherly
Alfred Henson, Jr.
Calvin Carney Jarrell, Jr.
William . . . — — Map (db m84529) WM
On S. Main Street at W. 5th Avenue (Tennessee Route 49), on the right when traveling south on S. Main Street.
In Memory Of
Maj. Carl S. Miller
1934 – 1966
Cp. Jimmie C. Hutcherson
1946 – 1967
Sp/4 James R. Adams
1947 – 1967
Cpl. Douglas W. Murphy
1946 – 1967
Sgt. Darrell W. Heatherly
1943 – 1967 . . . — — Map (db m84533) WM
On S. Main Street at W. 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling south on S. Main Street.
World
War
II
1941 ★ 1945
Honoring All Who Served
And Remembering Those
Who Gave Their Lives
Lester Baird • E. Burton Balthrop • George Wm. Black, Jr. • John C. Buntin • James E. Carver • James E. Clark • Thomas R. Clinard . . . — — Map (db m84532) WM
Near S. Main Street at W. 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The
Home and Community Department
of
Robertson County Farm Bureau
plants this tree
in memory and appreciation
of
Veterans of World War II — — Map (db m84531) WM
On Tennessee Route 49 at Flewellyn Road (Tennessee Route 257), on the right when traveling south on State Route 49.
About 3½ mi. N.W. stands the oldest active Catholic Church in Tennessee, on land from the "Wessyngton" estate, dedicated May 8, 1842. Lumber for the rear addition, built in 1934, came from the "Glenraven" estate. The tower was added in 1942, . . . — — Map (db m123311) HM
On 5th Avenue West at South Boren Street, on the right when traveling east on 5th Avenue West.
This area is a city designated residential historic district. Although settled in 1796; the existing homes in this neighborhood date from 1833. They include a wide range of architectural styles. These homes stand as a lasting testimony to the . . . — — Map (db m123310) HM
On 5th Avenue (Tennessee Route 49) at N. Main Street, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue.
Springfield was named as the seat of justice for Robertson County in 1796. By 1798 a town survey and map were completed and the lots sold for $8.00 each. The Public Square is on the National Register as a Historic District. — — Map (db m84535) HM
On West 5th Avenue (Tennessee Route 49) west of North Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
This area is a city designated residential historic district. Although settled in 1796, the existing homes in this neighborhood date from 1833. They include a wide range of architectural styles. These homes stand as a lasting testimony to the . . . — — Map (db m68593) HM
On Tennessee Route 49, 0.5 miles south of State Line Road, on the right when traveling south.
★ Tennessee ★
Robertson County
Established 1796: named in honor of
James Robertson
Leader in establishment of the Watauga Settlement in East Tennessee. In 1778, explored the Cumberland country; in 1779 led an . . . — — Map (db m123302) HM
Near W. 6th Avenue at S. Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Site of the Tennessee Light and Power Company founded by Alonzo Frank Trimble. This company pioneered rural electrification in the following Tennessee counties: Benton, Carroll, Davidson, Robertson, Sumner, and Wilson. Also, operated in Logan . . . — — Map (db m84534) HM
On U.S. 31W north of College Street (State Route 76), on the left when traveling north.
Richard S. Wilks acquired this site in 1828 and built a large two-story home. In 1838 the Indian trail in front of the house became the main stagecoach route between Nashville and Louisville. The two-story house, painted white, became a favorite . . . — — Map (db m151853) HM
On State Highway OSR, 0.7 miles east of State Highway 6, on the right when traveling west.
A trail of adventure, hardships, opportunity and freedom, over which history stalked into Texas. To the Spanish, El Camino Real was a road traveled for the king – to colonize, Christianize, seek adventure or look for riches. This road became . . . — — Map (db m129294) HM
On Old San Antonio Road (Route TX-OSR) 1 mile north of U.S. 190, on the right when traveling south.
Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road
Marked by The Daughters of The American Revolution and The State of Texas A.D. 1918 — — Map (db m221439) HM
On State Highway OSR, 0.7 miles east of State Highway 6, on the right when traveling west.
Earliest large community in Robertson's Colony. Settled by Irishmen who came to America in 1821; lived in South Carolina and then in Alabama; and in 1829 sent west an emissary, Robert Henry, to find a permanent location. In 1833, their ox-wagon . . . — — Map (db m129295) HM
On South Main Street at West Denton Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Part of the 1841 Mary Peterson Grant, the land on this site was sold to William Baker and a group of investors in 1869. The investors immediately granted right-of-way to the Houston and Texas Central Railway. The first train pulled into Bremond . . . — — Map (db m208722) HM
On South Austin Street at Navidad Street, on the left when traveling south on South Austin Street.
Local lore dates the origin of this church to 1865; however, the earliest written source indicates that a Bremond Baptist Church was in existence by 1869. The first members met in vacant store buildings under the leadership of the Rev. Mr. Harris. . . . — — Map (db m208715) HM
On Austin Street at West Clay Street, on the left when traveling north on Austin Street.
This congregation was founded in 1868 as the Bremond Methodist Episcopal Church, South, with the Rev. John R. White serving as pastor. The earliest worship services were held in private homes or in the community's Union church. Two early Methodist . . . — — Map (db m208716) HM
On Lamar Street (Farm to Market Road 2954) 0.1 miles east of North Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Born in Poland, Joseph (1840-1919) and Catherine (1841-1907) Bartula overcame many hardships after migrating to Texas in 1873. They became the first Polish settlers in Robertson County in 1875. Assisted by J.C. and Mary Roberts, on whose farm he . . . — — Map (db m208718) HM
On State Highway 14 at Farm to Market Road 2413, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 14.
T.W. Parker founded Bremond Colored High School in 1920 to educate young African Americans in the Bremond area. Professor Charles Love, Principal from 1925-1965, played such an integral part in the school by preparing the students that it was . . . — — Map (db m159104) HM
On South Main Street at East Clay Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
The city of Bremond is named for the noted financier and railroad builder Paul Bremond (1810-85). A native of New York, where he apprenticed in the hat trade, Bremond came to Texas in 1839 and eventually joined other investors in a railroad that . . . — — Map (db m208719) HM
On North Main Street at Lamar Street on North Main Street.
Founded 1876 to serve Poles settling in Bremond that decade. First church, built 1879, since 1908 (date of this edifice) has been Parish school. Fathers A. Krypajtis (Died 1907) and I.J. Szymanski (Died 1941) led building of this Gothic structure. . . . — — Map (db m208717) HM
On State Highway 6 at Farm to Market Road 1373, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 6.
Famous early health spa and resort. First well was dug 1878 by landowner Francis Wootan. Water tasted good, but turned dishes yellow and clothes red. Even so, it seemed to possess amazing curative properties.
Wootan soon built a hotel and in . . . — — Map (db m208709) HM
On Railroad Street at Hanna Street (Farm to Market Road 1644), on the right when traveling north on Railroad Street.
In memory and honor of all United States Veterans, the men and women of the Army, Air Force, Marine, Navy and Coast Guard. We thank you for your service and sacrifice to your community, state, and country. — — Map (db m168366) WM
On Main Street (State Highway 6) at Hanna Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Built 1868 by James S. Hanna, for a General Store. Owned 1870-1871 by a Battle of San Jacinto veteran, the Rev. Robt. Crawford. Bought 1872 by J.S. McLendon, whose store and private bank were housed in the structure. In 1887 this was site of . . . — — Map (db m168108) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 6) at Burnett Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Sometime after 1869, Jean Pierre Casimir (d. 1929), native of Toulouse, France, built this structure. His family operated drugstore here until 1949. A patio in the rear connected drugstore to the Palace Opera House, also owned and operated by . . . — — Map (db m168161) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 6) at Burnett Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Reported damaged.
Original meat market here in 1868 was remodeled into present Victorian building of handmade brick in 1878, by Mrs. Ella Oscar. Original fixtures still used include wood burning stove of cast iron, marble top counters, meat saw rack. . . . — — Map (db m168160) HM
On Burnett Street at Elm Street, on the left when traveling east on Burnett Street.
As early as 1835, Baptists were worshipping in this area. In 1868, when Calvert was founded, Houston & Texas Central Railroad donated lots for a church. Until a brick edifice was built in 1873 on that land (at Hanna and Pine), services were held . . . — — Map (db m168208) HM
On Barton Street at Beech Street, on the left when traveling east on Barton Street.
Built at Sterling before Civil War, on land of Judge Robert Calvert, Texas legislator and descendant of Lord Baltimore (Maryland colonizer). Stained glass in windows was imported. Other materials and labor were from Calvert's plantation. . . . — — Map (db m168339) HM
On Elm Street at Hanna Street (Farm to Market Road 1644), on the right when traveling north on Elm Street.
Most imposing public building in early Robertson County. After becoming County Seat in 1870, Calvert lost many leaders in 1873 yellow fever epidemic. As planned, this Courthouse was begun in 1875; but before its completion, Franklin was named . . . — — Map (db m168209) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 6) at Hanna Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Imported from Asia about 1874 to help in cotton fields, these exotic workers wore queues and attracted much notice. At least 24 families were brought here; many became permanent residents, respected for their good work.
Over 25 ethnic . . . — — Map (db m168110) HM
On East Mitchell Street at Elm Street, on the right when traveling east on East Mitchell Street.
In 1868, Robert Calvert and other local farmers urged the Houston & Texas Central Railroad to build through the area. The city of Calvert became an agricultural trade center and attracted new residents from other area settlements. After the turn . . . — — Map (db m168328) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 6) at East Mitchell Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Founded about 1870 as one of Calvert's first industries. The building is of county-made brick; iron facade came from St. Louis. Iron ore from local deposits and from Cherokee County (100 Mi. NE) was hauled here by horse-drawn wagons to be made . . . — — Map (db m168164) HM
On State Highway 6, 1 mile north of South Tidwell Prairie Road, on the left when traveling north.
At this site one Sunday night in November 1836, the family of John Harvey was attacked by an Indian raiding party. Harvey, his wife, and son were all killed, Mrs. Harvey's blood staining the open pages of the family Bible. Their daughter Ann, aged . . . — — Map (db m164650) HM
On East Mitchell Street at Beech Street, on the right when traveling east on East Mitchell Street.
This congregation, organized in 1869 as the Calvert Methodist Church, built its first sanctuary on this site in 1872. Among the early pastors were (1885-86) the Rev. Seth Ward, later first native Texan to be named a Methodist bishop; and (1895-99) . . . — — Map (db m168329) HM
On Martin Luther King Jr. Street at Browning Street (Farm to Market Road 979), on the left when traveling north on Martin Luther King Jr. Street.
This congregation organized in 1872 as St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church, North. After their first church building burned, members of St. Paul moved quickly to replace it. Using salvageable material from the old sanctuary as well as new . . . — — Map (db m168367) HM
On Calvert Farm Road (County Highway 116) 0.3 miles north of Black Bridge Road (Farm to Market Road 979), on the right when traveling north.
Burial place of some 400 Texas pioneers and descendants. On land granted (1835) to A.J. Webb; bought in 1850 by Judge Robert Calvert, a civic leader in Sterling, a town named for Empresario Sterling C. Robertson. Calvert dedicated 11.1-acre . . . — — Map (db m168331) HM
On Maple Street at Mitchell Street, on the left when traveling south on Maple Street.
After her home north of Calvert was destroyed by fire, Minnie Walker Burnitt Barton, widow of plantation owner Francis Davis Barton, built this structure in 1909. She intended the brick home with slate roof to withstand as many natural disasters . . . — — Map (db m168296) HM
On Gregg Street at Elm Street, on the left when traveling east on Gregg Street.
Organized June 6, 1870, by Bishop Gregg. Oldest church edifice erected in Calvert; has been used continuously since Parish was founded. Fine wood scrollwork and lancet windows compliment the Victorian architecture. Recorded Texas . . . — — Map (db m168294) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 6) at Burnett Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Relic of colorful career of Jacques Adoue (1851-1906), youngest of three French brothers who came to Texas (1860s) to become Calvert, Dallas, and Galveston business leaders. Jacques Adoue owned numerous enterprises. This store, built for Collat, . . . — — Map (db m168162) HM
In 1895 the city of Calvert built this historic pavilion to facilitate bringing the community together for outdoor concerts, dancing, political forums and other public events. In October 2000, by a resolution unanimously passed by the Calvert City . . . — — Map (db m168364) HM
On Hanna Street (Farm to Market Road 1644) at Pin Oak Street, on the right when traveling east on Hanna Street.
In 1892 wealthy merchant, cotton buyer, and banker L.H. Parish (1846-1924) and his wife Mattie bought this property. Soon they erected this carriage house with ornate Victorian styling to match their home. Plans for both structures came from the . . . — — Map (db m168298) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 6) at Burnett Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Swarming ox-carts and cotton wagons, busy stores and saloons, casino tables stacked with gold: this was early Calvert, a major cotton export and trade center. Community began as "Sterling," in Sterling C. Robertson colony of the 1820s. It was . . . — — Map (db m168112) HM
On Burnett Street at Maple Street, on the left when traveling east on Burnett Street.
Land given to Calvert 1868 for use as a park by the Houston & Texas Central Railroad. Co. C, 4th Texas Inf. Regt., Hood's Texas Brigade, under Major Wm. Townsend, mustered nearby, 1865. Was site during Reconstruction, 1868-1873, of "Sky . . . — — Map (db m168297) HM
On U.S. 79 at Alley Street, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 79.
This community was established in 1872 and named Morgan for a railroad official. Located on the right-of-way of the International Railway Company, the town contained a depot and three stores in its first year. By 1879, the town had 200 residents and . . . — — Map (db m129299) HM
On East Decherd Street at North Owensville Street, on the right when traveling east on East Decherd Street.
The city of Franklin housed a library of 1,000 volumes in its City Hall before 1913. In February that year, Franklin Mayor R. M. Cole (1848-1931) applied to the Carnegie Corporation of New York for funds to build a new library. The Carnegie . . . — — Map (db m119605) HM
On U.S. 79, 2.4 miles south of Wheelock Street (Farm to Market Road 46), on the right when traveling south.
After the Texas Revolution, Robertson County covered a vast area of 12.8 million acres from the Brazos River eastward to the Trinity River and northwest to the Cross Timbers. Situated at the southern edge of Robertson County, Franklin (later Old . . . — — Map (db m129298) HM
On U.S. 79, 1.3 miles east of Farm to Market Road 46, on the right when traveling west.
Settled by people from Tennessee under an 1822 contract held by Sterling Clack Robertson (1785-1842), who later signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. Colony and county were named for him. County was created Dec. 14, 1837, organized March . . . — — Map (db m119604) HM
On North Center Street at West Decherd Street, on the left when traveling north on North Center Street.
Erected in 1882 at a cost of $30,000, this white limestone building is the fourth to serve as Robertson County Courthouse.
In 1879 the county seat had been moved for the fifth time, to Morgan, on the International & Great Northern Railroad. But . . . — — Map (db m119606) HM
On State Highway 6 at Old Hwy, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 6.
Dr. Ben F. Hammond moved here from Alabama in 1853 and built a plantation home about a mile to the west. Neighbors included James Love and Robert S. McCall. Hammond Depot and Post Office were opened at this point on the Houston & Texas Central . . . — — Map (db m159118) HM
On South Magnolia Street at West 1st Street, on the left when traveling north on South Magnolia Street.
Methodists of Hearne organized their church in Nov. 1870 with the Rev. Horace Bishop as pastor. In 1884 the Rev. Seth Ward became pastor. A church was constructed at this location in 1885. (Later the Rev. Mr. Ward was first native Texan to be made . . . — — Map (db m168079) HM
On West 3rd Street at South Magnolia Street, on the left when traveling west on West 3rd Street.
Built 1872 on land purchased from International Railroad Company by Drew and Holt of Hearne. After ownerships by Jas. Ferguson, W.T. Watt, R.A. Allen and H.K. Davis, Allen bought store in 1891; was joined by son Robert. Their heirs still own and . . . — — Map (db m168103) HM
On Wheelock Road (State Highway 391) at Sims Lane, on the left when traveling east on Wheelock Road.
Established in 1863 on a Brazos River tributary. Intended to make flour and cloth of cotton and wool. Chartered by 9th Texas Legislature in all-out effort to supply the goods necessary to Confederate victory in the Civil War. Up to now Texas had . . . — — Map (db m168118) HM
Near Farm to Market Road 485 at Fairground Road, on the left when traveling west.
During the Second World War, Allied troops captured large numbers of Axis soldiers and transported them to prisoner of war camps established throughout the United States. More than 70 camps in Texas housed some 50,000 prisoners. In March 1942, Herne . . . — — Map (db m84665) HM
On Wheelock Street at Cypress Street, in the median on Wheelock Street.
This cemetery, now represented by a single grave, was a burial site for African American residents of the area. According to folklore, it originated as a farm or slave cemetery. The earliest known burial here dated in 1879, and residents used the . . . — — Map (db m168064) HM
On West Davis Street at South Magnolia Street, on the right when traveling east on West Davis Street.
Organized April 18, 1869, as "Hearne Station Baptist Church", with 11 charter members. After great revivals under the Rev. "Major" Penn, and gift of a site by incorporators of Southern Pacific Railroad, a sanctuary was built in 1877. Pastor H.R. . . . — — Map (db m168069) HM
Near Old Mumford Road (County Highway 50) 0.5 miles south of Hackberry Street.
This cemetery has served the African-American community in Hearne and the old town of Hearne since 1894. The area was originally settled by farmers, many of whom brought slaves with them when they immigrated to Texas. Hearne, named for Christopher . . . — — Map (db m168105) HM
On Peel Street at Moss Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Peel Street.
Though the oldest known grave on this site was made for Mary Stroud Bolton in 1870, the year it was deeded to the City of Hearne, stories persist that patients of the Sisters of Charity Hospital that once overlooked the cemetery were buried on . . . — — Map (db m168107) HM
On Cedar Street at West 1st Street, on the left when traveling north on Cedar Street.
W.B. Wadsworth (1843-1916) and J.G. Wilkerson (1847-1903) moved their families to the Hearne area from Matagorda. With their help, this church was founded in 1871. It was named in honor of the Rev. J.W. Philips who preached the first sermon. This . . . — — Map (db m168074) HM
On Cedar Street at West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Cedar Street.
Robert Cyrus Allen (1871-1933) had this Victorian residence built in 1900 as a wedding present for his bride Florence (Blair). A prominent area merchant, banker, and civic leader, Allen also served as mayor of the city and was instrumental in the . . . — — Map (db m168077) HM
On Farm to Market Road 1940, 0.1 miles east of U.S. 79.
Founded by German, Prussian, and Swiss immigrants in 1881, New Baden was named for the German town of Baden-Baden. The immigrants built a central building known as the Colony House to provide lodging for families while homes were under construction. . . . — — Map (db m119603) HM
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