Historical Marker

Little Church of La Villita

Historical marker location:
508 La Villita, San Antonio, Texas
( 508 La Villita. Medallion reported missing Dec. 2005)
Marker installed: 1962

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.