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First Presbyterian Church

Calvert, Robertson County

Marker Text

Built at Sterling before Civil War, on land of Judge Robert Calvert, Texas legislator and descendant of Lord Baltimore (Maryland colonizer). Leaded glass in windows was imported. Other materials and labor were from Calvert's plantation. Calvert's heirs gave building to the church - then Cumberland Presbyterian. It was moved to Calvert 1868, remodeled 1877. Placed at this site in 1913. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address Beech and Barton
Location Description
Marker # 10923
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.982007, -96.672792

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