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History of Calvert, Texas 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. In the same manner that the railroad brought prosperity to Calvert, cotton planters (many of whom arrived in the area following the Civil War) established huge plantations with an ambiance of prosperity and Southern hospitality. Later, many of these families moved into town from their plantations located in the Brazos River Bottoms. They built a number of large and beautiful Victorian mansions, many of which are standing today.
The Katy Hamman-Stricker Library, located at 404 Mitchell Street, was built in 1909 by the American Woman's League (AWL). The building was the first AWL chapter house in Texas. The Chapter House was named the Katy Hamman-Stricker Library in 1939 by the Calvert Woman's Club. Today, it remains in the faithful care of the Woman's Club and is currently undergoing a renovation. The Historic District within Calvert encompasses more than 40 blocks. |
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