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Randolph-Field Place

Calvert, Robertson County

Marker Text

One of Calvert's earliest houses, Greek revival in style. Built about 1871 by George F. Randolph, local merchant, said to have been a kinsman of U. S. President Thomas Jefferson. Randolph and his bride, Lucy Garrett, lived here until he died in 1873 yellow fever epidemic. The widow married (1878) Scott Field, a rising statesman who in 1887-91 was a United States Congressman. House remained in the Field family until 1941. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

Marker Details

Address 800 China
Location Description
Marker # 10938
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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