| Marker Number |
3096 |
| Atlas Number |
5029003096 |
| Marker Title |
Little Church of La Villita |
| Index Entry |
Little Church of La Villita |
| Address |
508 La Villita |
| City |
San Antonio |
| County |
Bexar |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
549575 |
| UTM Northing |
3254740 |
| Subject Codes |
Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; eccesiastical buildings; Episcopal denomination; Gothic Revial (Architectural style); German immigrants/immigration; churches |
| Marker Year |
1962 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
508 La Villita. Medallion reported missing Dec. 2005 |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
Missing |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text |
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 Methodist erected this Gothic Revival Church. A workman called Olaf A Norwegian Sailor, carved pegs and hinged the lancetshaped casement windows. Episcopal diocese of West Texas bought church in 1895; City of San Antonio acquired title in 1945. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark--1962. |
