Historic Churches of Calvert Driving Tour

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 Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church

Organized June 6, 1870, by Bishop Gregg. Oldest church edifice erected in Calvert; has been used continuously since parish was founded. Fine wood scrollwork and lancet windows compliment the Victorian architecture. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 

First Baptist Church

In 1868, when Calvert was founded, Houston & Texas Central Railroad donated lots for a church. Until a brick edifice was built in 1873 on that land (at Hanna and Pine), services were held in a private residence. This church was host (1875) to Baptist State Convention. The current Sanctuary is dated from 1910.

  Sneed Memorial Methodist Church

This congregation, organized in 1869 as the Calvert Methodist Church, built its first sanctuary on this site in 1872. Among the early pastors were (1885-86) the Rev. Seth Ward, later first native Texan to be named a Methodist bishop; and (1895-99) the Rev. Dr. James Kilgore, a founder of Southern Methodist University. In 1923 when the present church building was erected, the name was changed in memory of the Rev. Joseph P. Sneed (1804-81), a circuit rider who came to Texas in 1838.

 First Presbyterian Church

Built at Sterling before the Civil War, on land of Judge Robert Calvert, Texas legislator and descendant of Lord Baltimore (Maryland colonizer). Leaded glass in windows was imported. Calvert's heirs gave the 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 

St. Paul Methodist Church

This congregation organized in 1872 as St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church, North. After their first church building burned, members of St. Paul moved quickly to replace it. Using salvageable material from the old sanctuary as well as new materials, noted area carpenter and church member Charlie Terrill completed this building in 1900. Members hosted the West Texas Annual Methodist Conference here in 1913. A fine example of the Gothic Revival style, St. Paul church features a central tower, pointed-arch windows and fish-scale shingles on the gables. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001 

Independent Missionary Baptist Church

This historic church, active today, is being researched and information will be posted shortly.