On State Highway 55, on the right when traveling south.
Bishop W. B. Elliott held first Episcopal rites in Montell, 1880. Church was built with donations from friends throughout the world, under the leadership of the Rev. Richard Galbraith, who came from Ireland in 1883. The first service was held in . . . — — Map (db m161306) HM
On State Highway 55, 0.2 miles north of County Road 415, on the right when traveling north.
Home Town Confederate General John R. Baylor 1822-1895Born in Kentucky. Came to Texas Republic 1839. Colorful Indian fighter. In War against Cherokees 1840. Member Texas Legislature 1853. Comanche agent 1855-57. Delegate from Weatherford, . . . — — Map (db m52681) HM
A Methodist Church mission was established in the community of Montell in 1889. Served by missionary N. W. Keith, the congregation met in a number of locations, including a brush arbor in the summer months. A Union Sunday School was organized by . . . — — Map (db m161307) HM
On State Highway 55, 0.2 miles north of County Road 415, on the right when traveling north.
Third mission under this name founded in Texas. Established near here on the Nueces River in 1762 by Franciscan missionaries for the conversion of the Indians and protection of Spanish lands. Typical of many Spanish missions in Texas, Candelaria . . . — — Map (db m161656) HM
On State Highway 55, 0.2 miles north of County Road 415, on the right when traveling north.
First established by Franciscan missionaries in 1749 on the San Gabriel River with the hope of civilizing and Christianizing the Coco, Mayene, Karankawa, Orcoquiza and other Indian tribes. Reestablished under the same name on the San Marcos River . . . — — Map (db m161660) HM