​Bandera Methodist Church
​(County's First Protestant Church)

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Marker No: 292

Medallion & Plate

Geographic: 29.724783, -99.073723

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. (1967)

Texas Historic Landmark

Location: Corner of Eleventh and Hackberry Streets, Bandera