Oak Island Methodist Church - San Antonio, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 13.747 W 098° 33.809
14R E 542422 N 3233448
Oak Island is near the Medina River off State Highway 16, fifteen miles south of downtown San Antonio in southern Bexar County. In 1878 John Wesley DeVilbiss established a Methodist mission church here.
Waymark Code: WMYRYX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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Circuit rider DeVilbiss came to Republic of Texas in 1842 to minister on Hispanic borders in the southwest. He pioneered among immigrants and native Texians to promote harmony in varied cultures in this far outpost. In County Clerk's office in April 1844 he delivered first sermon in English ever given in San Antonio--to lay foundations for confluence of civilizations. Inspired organization of Oak Island Church, 1867 or '68. This building of 1872 holds furniture made by DeVilbiss and his son.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1872

Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source

Street address of Church:
3030 De Vilbiss Ln.
San Antonio, TX USA
78264

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed

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Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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