The Randolph-Field Place
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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. (1970)
Marker No: 10938
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landamrk
Geographic: 30.979862,-96.668495
Location: 800 China Street, Calvert
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