Treks: Calvert, Texas

What mysteries lie hidden in the small town of Calvert, Texas? Once the fourth largest city in Texas, now a near-ghost town, Calvert holds riddles that defy easy answers. Why did a thriving Texas city fade into obscurity? What secrets are buried in its graveyards and hidden in its forgotten landmarks? Join me as we unravel the Riddle of Calvert, Texas.

In this video, we explore the town’s rich yet eerie history—from the strange case of a courthouse that was never a courthouse to a park that once served as a prison. We’ll discover the truth behind Calvert's lost Confederate jail and dive into the town's haunted past at the Orviss Vault. Along the way, we’ll uncover the tragic story of October 1873, when an epidemic of yellow fever decimated the population, leaving behind a town frozen in time.

Whether you're fascinated by forgotten history, eerie graveyards, or small-town mysteries, this journey through Calvert, Texas, will leave you questioning what you thought you knew about the past.

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