Bandera Methodist Church - Texas Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The Bandera Methodist Church is the oldest protestant church in Bandera County, having been formally organized in 1861. Built of limestone and designed in Gothic architecture, this church has added other buildings to its campus and has expanded the sanctuary but kept the same architectural designs.

Located at 1103 Cenar Street, Bandera, TX, at the corner of Cedar and 11th Streets. At the time of this posting, the church is about 168 members and is pastored by a staff of four. The senior pastor is Rev. Larry McRory.


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Marker Number: 292 Marker Text: Built 1880 by members under leadership of B.F. Langford, Sr. Gothic architecture. Hand-cut limestone, with oak timbers. Though enlarged and remodeled, retains original charm. Rev. John Devilbiss (who helped found first Protestant church in San Antonio) held services here 1861. Church organized 1867 by Rev. A.J. Potter; charter members included Rugh, Langford, Stevens Families. Daniel Rugh organized first Sunday school, April 18, 1869. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.

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