Calvert Cemetery - Calvert Historic District - Calvert, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 58.876 W 096° 40.123
14R E 722630 N 3429857
Organized in I87O, many fine examples of Victorian sepulchral sculpture are to be found here.
Waymark Code: WMY2Y7
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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The city of Calvert, founded in 1868, was named in honor of Robert Calvert, a descendant of Lord Baltimore. Robert Calvert was a large plantation owner and was instrumental in directing the railroad through Robertson County.

Active city cemetery with approximately 1053 graves.

Famous grave: Scott Field, Texas State Senator 1887-1891. Texas US Congressman 1903-1907.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Calvert Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
Hanna Street at Pin Oak Street Calvert, TX


How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]

NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed

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