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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on the American Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Moore House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hynes-Balthrope House (about 700 feet away); Kline's Cafe (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist Church of Rockport

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Baylor-Norvell House (approx. ¼ mile away); Sorenson-Stair Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Rockport’s Grand Hotels (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Aransas Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.

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Photographed by Norman Frank, 3

2. Mathis House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,325 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.