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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
First Presbyterian Church is a historical marker in Calvert, Robertson County, dedicated in 1967. 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 30.9837, -96.6728 near Calvert. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sneed Memorial Methodist Church (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mistrot-Adoue House, Stricker-Sneed House, and Katy Hamman Stricker Library.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5395010923. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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