Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mathis House
Photographed By Norman Frank, March 16, 2012
1. Mathis House Marker
Inscription.
Mathis House. . John M. Mathis (1831-1922) had this home built for his family in 1868-1869. Instrumental in platting the town of Rockport, he served as its first mayor in 1870. In 1880 he deeded the house to his cousin, Thomas H. Mathis (1834-1899), a leading rancher, shipper, and banker. Exhibiting Italianate, Classical, and Greek Revival details, the raised cottage features center passage plan, arcaded basement, and entry portico with paired fluted columns. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1989.
John M. Mathis (1831-1922) had this home built for his family in 1868-1869. Instrumental in platting the town of Rockport, he served as its first mayor in 1870. In 1880 he deeded the house to his cousin, Thomas H. Mathis (1834-1899), a leading rancher, shipper, and banker. Exhibiting Italianate, Classical, and Greek Revival details, the raised cottage features center passage plan, arcaded basement, and entry portico with paired fluted columns.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1989
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3256.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 28° 1.191′ N, 97° 3.296′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. Marker is on South Church Street (State Highway 70) south of East Market Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 621 S Church St, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2012. This page has been viewed 843 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
