Ingraham Castle - Calvert, TX - Bed and Breakfast on Waymarking.com

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"Former Calvert Courthouse 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."

Name: Ingraham Castle Address: 604 Elm Street Calvert, TX USA 77837 Phone Number: 979-364-2201 Web Site URL: [Web Link] Proprietor/Owner: Dennis and Rabecca Joyce Dates/Seasons Open: Year Round Number of Rooms: 6 Bedrooms Geographical Setting: Small Town/Village Special Features: Enjoy a large collection of Victorian antiques, five original antique mantles, and a beautiful walnut staircase. Menu Specialties: Full Gourmet Breakfast provided Languages Spoken: English Area Attractions: Centrally located in the 47 block District of the National Register of Historic Places. Rating: Not listed

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