La Villita in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Little Church of La Villita

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 18, 2026

1. Little Church of La Villita Marker

Inscription. In 1846, the Rev. J.W. De Vilbiss bought a Methodist Church site (across street) in this block. He set up a bell, to denote worship site, but did not build when lot title proved defective. In 1879, German Methodists erected this Gothic Revival Church. A workman called Olaf, a Norwegian sailor, carved pegs and hinged the lancet-shaped casement windows.

Episcopal diocese of West Texas bought church in 1895; City of San Antonio acquired title in 1945.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Erected 1962 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3096.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Norwegian-Americans series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 29° 25.305′ N, 98° 29.314′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. It is on Villita Street east of King Phillip Alley, on the right when traveling east. Little Church of La Villita is located in the La Villita Historic District in downtown San Antonio. La Villita Street is a pedestrian street with no auto traffic. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 La Villita Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Florian House (a few steps from this marker); The Dashiell House (a few steps from this marker); Original Site of St. Philip's College (a few steps from this marker); Faville House (a few steps from this marker); Articles of Capitulation (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Philip's College (within shouting distance of this marker); Gray-Guilbeau House (within shouting distance of this marker); Losana House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 17, 2012

2. Little Church of La Villita Marker

Little Church of La Villita image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, October 17, 2012

3. Little Church of La Villita

Little Church of La Villita and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 18, 2026

4. Little Church of La Villita and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,912 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.