Details for Former Calvert Courthouse
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5395010906
Data
| Marker Number | 10906 |
| Atlas Number | 5395010906 |
| Marker Title | Former Calvert Courthouse |
| Index Entry | Calvert Courthouse, Former |
| Address | 604 Elm St. |
| City | Calvert |
| County | Robertson |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 722447 |
| UTM Northing | 3429787 |
| Subject Codes | courthouses |
| Marker Year | 1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | between Burnett and Hanna |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | 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 county seat, in 1879. Robert A. Brown, a merchant, investor and planter, purchased this building in 1885. With help of his wife, Lucy Herndon Brown, he made it into a residence. In 1909 his heirs sold it to Mrs. Fannie L. Hammond, in whose family it remained until 1966, when it became a museum. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968 |