502 East Texas Street

The Drennan–Doremus–Burnitt House, constructed in 1875, is a 2½ story Victorian home situated on six lots, two corners, spanning .792 acres with huge oaks in Calvert’s Historic District. The architecture is an example of a 20th century structure remodeled to a Colonial Revival style featuring examples of Classical architecture. Abundant period features adorn this 3,855 sq. ft home and include original wood floors, 14' high ceilings on first story, formals, library/study, built-ins, pocket doors, moldings, floor to ceiling windows, and four fireplaces. The upstairs rooms located at the west and north sides of the house, each have an accessible small porch. The porches feature small Ionic columns enriched with stylized Palladian windows, set into the gables with elaborately carved pediments over the entrances and grouped, one-story classical columns. Outdoor sitting area offers shade for afternoons and a separate 2 car carport/work shed. Dr. George McClendon built the house and sold it to Calvert merchant, John H. Drennan, in 1899. Drennan's wife was the granddaughter of Robert Calvert for whom the town was named. This historic home in one of the state’s largest historic districts on the National Registry and blocks from the 8-block historic business district on Main Street filled with shopping, winery, bakery, coffee shop and eateries. This home is within daily commuting to Bryan/College Station, home of Texas A&M University and many other major employers.