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3788-38. Mandel W. Marx (1880-1947) monument in Calvert Jewish Cemetery at FM 1644. The Marx family were key figures in the local Jewish community, which was once the largest between Houston and Dallas. Mandel was the son of Nathan Marx (1842-1905), one of the earliest Jewish settlers in Calvert who arrived in the 1870s and helped establish the town as a cotton center. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Mary E. Friedlander Klawetter and Richard Friedlander stones in Calvert Jewish Cemetery at FM 1644. Mary (or "Mamie") was a member of the prominent Friedlander family, early Jewish settlers in Calvert. Her marriage to A.W. Klawetter (likely a member of the Christian community or a non-observant Jew, given the Klawetter family s later presence in the general cemetery) illustrates the integration of Jewish families into the broader social fabric of the town. The presence of Masonic symbols on the Friedlander stone is common in this cemetery, as many of Calvert s Jewish male citizens were active Freemasons. Mary s marriage to A.W. Klawetter connects these two prominent local families. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Mandel Marx-Ester House (c. 1900) at 403 Beech Street, a corner of Barton Street. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  Mandel Marx-Ester House (c. 1900) at 403 Beech Street, a corner of Barton Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  "The Seated Mourner" of Peters family in Calvert City Cemetery. Surrounding the central monument are individual headstones for family members, including: Elizabeth Peters (visible in the foreground, born 1842, died 1928). Baby Hanna Peters (1888-1890). Ruby Busch Peters (1894-1927). The size and artistry of the monument suggest the Peters family was of significant social and economic standing in Calvert, likely commissioning this work during the town s prosperous cotton era (late 19th/early 20th century). Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Mandel Marx-Ester House (c. 1900) at 403 Beech Street, a corner of Barton Street. Calvert, Texas, May 28, 2007  Mandel Marx-Ester House (c. 1900) at 403 Beech Street, a corner of Barton Street. Calvert, Texas, January 27, 2013  Mandel Marx-Ester House (c. 1900) at 403 Beech Street, a corner of Barton Street. Calvert, Texas, September 12, 2009  Another view of the Friedlander and Klawetter family plot in the Calvert Jewish Cemetery. In the background, a small, corrugated metal shed is visible among the trees. This is likely a maintenance shed for the cemetery groundskeeper, typical in older rural cemeteries. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Family plot of the Volle family in Calvert City Cemetery. This plot is the resting place for other members of the Volle family, including John G. Volle (1843-1908), a prominent merchant or resident of early Calvert. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Tomb of Haskell and Fannie Morris in Jewish Cemetery in Calvert. Texas, July 24, 2022  Stone mausoleum of Orviss in overgrown section of Jewish Cemetery at Franklin Road in Calvert. Texas, July 24, 2022  "Draped Column" in Calvert Cemetery. The monument features a white marble column that appears to be "broken" or unfinished at the top, draped with a sculpted funeral cloth (shroud) with tassels. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Wider view of the Volle family plot in the Calvert City Cemetery. Volle Family Stone (Left): The large, upright granite headstone on the left commemorates the parents of the "Little Robert" statue. J.G. Volle: Born Oct 23, 1843, Died Nov 19, 1908. He was a prominent local merchant. Mary Ellen Volle: Born Dec 8, 1855, Died Apr 14, 1906. She was J.G. s wife. "Little Robert" Statue (Center-Background): The statue of the cherub ("Holly Robert Volle"). Large "VOLLE" Block (Right): A massive granite block with the family name "VOLLE" carved in relief stands in the foreground, serving as the central family plot marker. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Marble tombstone of Mary A. Calvert (10/22/1835-7/24/1881) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Detail of a marble tombstone in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Tomb of Mary Drennan in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Tomb of Mary Drennan in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  Tombstones of Calvert Cemetery at rain. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  Tombs of Calvert Cemetery ( section behind the school) at sunrise. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Tombs of Calvert Cemetery ( section behind the school) at morning. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011  Angel on a tomb of Louis Browning in Calvert cemetery. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  Primitive tomb of Nora Pride in Calvert Beauty Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, December 8, 2007  Pillar on a tomb of C. G. Saurenman (1865 - 1896) in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, December 22, 2011  Military tomb of David Hill in Calvert Beauty Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, December 8, 2007  Marble angel on a tomb of Holly Robert in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Angel statue on the grave of Louis Browning in the Calvert Cemetery. It is a praying angel with curly hair flowing down its back, hands clasped near the chest, and a serene, upward-gazing expression. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Tragic graves of the Couter family, likely victims of the devastating 1873 Yellow Fever Epidemic, in the Calvert City Cemetery. George Couter (Left Stone): The headstone is inscribed "In Memory of GEO. COUTER". Dates: Born Dec. 11, 1839 (or 1830) - Died Oct. 16, 1873. Context: He died just days before his wife, a common occurrence during the yellow fever outbreak that claimed hundreds of lives in Calvert between August and November of 1873. Mary Reese Couter (Right Stone): The stone reads "MARY REESE, Wife of G. COUTER". Dates: Born June 20, 1850 - Died Oct. 21, 1873. Tragedy: She died only 5 days after her husband. She was just 23 years old. The proximity of their deaths highlights the swift and deadly impact of the epidemic on local families. Visible in the background is a large, elaborate monument featuring a seated woman (mourner) with her head bowed in grief. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Graves belonging to the Foster and Phernetton families (specifically referencing Mattie Phernetton) in the Calvert City Cemetery. These graves are located in the older section of the cemetery, evidenced by the Victorian symbolism and the weathering of the white marble/limestone markers. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Tomb of Jonaha Reinhardt in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, March 18, 2018  Tomb of Ben-Jamin, son of Drennam in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, September 22, 2007  Tomb of Mary Drennan in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, September 12, 2009  Sculpture on a tomb of Peters in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, January 8, 2019  Tomb of Adelaide Westall in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, March 18, 2018  Gates of Calvert Cemetery (est. 1870) at morning. Calvert, Texas, June 28, 2008  Marble sleeping figure in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, January 8, 2019  Marble sculpture of a zealous angel in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, January 8, 2019  Marble angel with a maimed hand in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, January 8, 2019  Marble angel on a tomb of Holly Robert in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, May 9, 2012  Angel on a tomb of Holly Robert in Calvert cemetery. Calvert, Texas, January 19, 2008  Stone obelisk of Alford Cillam in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, March 18, 2018  An angel on a tomb of Holly Robert in Calvert cemetery. Calvert, Texas, January 28, 2007  A greenish angel on a tomb of Holly Robert in Calvert cemetery. Calvert, Texas, May 28, 2007  Marble angels on a tomb of Mary Drennan in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, January 8, 2019  Fancy sculpture on a tomb of C. G. Saurenman (1865 - 1896) in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, September 12, 2009  Tomb of Benjamin F. Ball in Calvert Cemetery at sunrise, with a former courthouse in background. Calvert, Texas, September 22, 2007  A greenish praying angel with pillbugs on a tomb of Louis Browning in Calvert cemetery. Calvert, Texas, May 28, 2007  Pillbugs on a greenish angel on a tomb of Louis Browning in Calvert cemetery at rain. Calvert, Texas, May 28, 2007  Handshake symbol on a tomb both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Limestone grave when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Dog vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica) on a stump in overgrown section of Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, March 18, 2018  Freemason s carved symbol on a marble gravestone both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Young angel on a tomb when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Limestone grave with lichens when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Open Bible carved on a marble gravestone both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Marble statue of a cherub or young boy standing on the grave of Holly Robert Volle (February 15, 1882 - February 20, 1894) in Calvert City Cemetery. The statue depicts a curly-haired child with wings, standing on a globe or orb, with a finger pressed to his lips in a gesture of silence or hush. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2025  Crustose lichens on a tombstone of S. Shanna when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Tomb of Geo Couter (12/31/1839-12/26/1873) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Handshake symbol on a marble tombstone when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Freemason s carved symbol with greenish lichens on a tombstone both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Tomb of Lyoia Ada (3/10/1860-12/30/1870) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  A hand with a book carved on a mable tomb when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  A hand with the index finger pointing right on a gravestone when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Handshake symbol carved on a marble tomb when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Masonic symbol of compass and angle on a tomb when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Marble baby angel on a tomb of Holly Robert Volle (2/15/1882-2/20/1894) in ultraviolet light in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Marble tombstone of Benjamin F. Ball (10/27/1852-6/30/1876) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Marble tomb of Olivar Mistrot (12/12/1871-6/6/1872) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Marble tomb of Lottie Parker (4/8/1868-11/4/1873) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Calvert Cemetery. Calvert, Texas, November 3, 2024  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2008  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 13, 2009  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 25, 2009  Calvert Hotel (Dirr Cottage, 1872) at 408 Railroad Street. Calvert, Texas, December 27, 2011 |
