Historical MarkerChinese Farmers
Calvert · Robertson County · Dedicated 1968 · THC Atlas #5395010912
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
Imported from Asia about 1874 to help in cotton fields, these exotic workers wore queues and attracted much notice. At least 24 families were brought here; many became permanent residents, respected for their good work. Over 25 ethnic groups settled in Texas-- many having preceded the Chinese. Other than American Indians, first permanent Texas settlers were cattle raisers from the Canary Islands. Other migrant groups included Cuban cigar makers and European lace makers. Given new opportunities, their descendants now are in industry, business, professions.
About this site
Chinese Farmers is a historical marker in Calvert, Robertson County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 63 historical markers documented in Robertson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 103 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.9795, -96.6737 near Calvert. The nearest cataloged historic site is Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Building (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Calvert, Casimir Drugstore, and Cobb's Market.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5395010912. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
