Details for Mathis House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5007003256
Data
| Marker Number | 3256 |
| Atlas Number | 5007003256 |
| Marker Title | Mathis House |
| Index Entry | Mathis House |
| Address | 621 S. Church Street |
| City | Rockport |
| County | Aransas |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 691279 |
| UTM Northing | 3100975 |
| Subject Codes | Greek Revival (Architectural style); municipal official; houses, residential buildings; Classical Revival (architectural style); Italianate |
| Marker Year | 1989 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 621 S. Church Street, Rockport. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | John M. Mathis (1831-1922) had this home built for his family in 1868-69. 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 a center passage plan, arcaded basement, and entry portico with paired fluted columns. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989 |
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