​Old Calvert Foundry
​and Manufacturing Company

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Marker No: 10907

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

​Founded about 1870 as one of Calvert's first industries. The building is of county-made brick; iron facade came from St. Louis. 
 Iron ore from local deposits and from Cherokee County (100 mi. NE) was hauled here by horse-drawn wagons to be made into farm tools and other sturdy articles.
  Prominent Texans have owned this foundry. J. Adoue, member of a French family noted in state business, was an incorporator. (1969

Geographic: 30.979269,-96,674919

Location: ​502 Main Street, Calvert