Bandera in Bandera County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bandera Methodist Church (County's First Protestant Church)
Photographed By James Hulse, August 29, 2020
1. Bandera Methodist Church (County's First Protestant Church) Marker
Built 1880 by members under leadership of B.F. Langford, Sr. Gothic architecture. Hand-cut limestone, with oak timbers. Though enlarged and remodeled, retains original charm. Rev. John Devilbiss (who helped found first Protestant church in San Antonio) held services here 1861. Church organized 1867 by Rev. A.J. Potter; charter members included Rugh, Langford, Stevens Families. Daniel Rugh organized first Sunday school, April 18, 1869.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 292.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1869.
Location. 29° 43.501′ N, 99° 4.39′ W. Marker is in Bandera, Texas, in Bandera County. Marker is at the intersection of 11th Street and Hackberry Street, on the right when traveling north on 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bandera TX 78003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bandera, Texas USA (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Great Western Cattle Trail (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Bandera, Texas USA
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Photographed By James Hulse, August 29, 2020
2. Bandera Methodist Church (County's First Protestant Church) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
