Home Area of Chinese Farmers
Hanna and Main St. (Hwy. 6), Calvert, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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TICKETED:
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PARKING:
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RESTROOMS:
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EST. 1874
EST. 1874
1874
HISTORIC PEOPLE WHO WERE HERE
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Home Area of Chinese Farmers.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About Home Area of Chinese Farmers
Around 1874, Chinese laborers were brought to Calvert, Texas, to work in the region's cotton fields, part of a broader pattern of migrant groups who settled Texas after its founding by Canary Island stockmen. At least twenty-four Chinese families settled permanently in the area. Their descendants became established in local industry, business, and the professions.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Home Area of Chinese Farmers
Imported from Asia about 1874 to help in cotton fields, these exotic workers wore queues and attracted much notice. At least 24 families were brought here; many became permanent residents, respected for their good work. Over 25 ethnic groups settled in Texas-- many having preceded the Chinese. Other than American Indians, first permanent Texas settlers were cattle raisers from the Canary Islands. Other migrant groups included Cuban cigar makers and European lace makers. Given new opportunities, their descendants now are in industry, business, professions. Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5395010912
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