CALVERT

Population 1,561

Altitude 335

General

"Victorian" describes Calvert from business building and residences to Virginia Field Park. A National Historic District. Named for descendant of Lord Baltimore, Robert Calvert, plantation owner who donated townsite. In 1871 had largest cotton gin in the world. City claims title of "Antique Capital of Texas."

Bed and breakfast accommodations offered in historic buildings.

Attractions

• HISTORIC BUILDINGS - Historical medallions mark Cobb's Market, 517 Main Street; Church of Epiphany, Gregg and Elm, and the First Presbyterian Church, 401 N. Barton Ave. Cobb's market built in 1868; Church of Epiphany use since the parish was founded in 1870; First Presbyterian Church built before Civil War with materials from Calvert Plantation (except for leaded glass windows), moved to town in 1868; other historic sites.
• VIRGINIA FIELD PARK - Features large gazebo and shady playground. Once the site of an unusual prison during Reconstruction. A "sky parlor" jail, built atop a tall pole, held Southern sympathizers.

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