Mathis House

Historical marker location:

621 S. Church Street, Rockport, Texas

( 621 S. Church Street, Rockport.)

Marker installed: 1989

John M. Mathis (1831-1922) had this home built for his family in 1868-69. Instrumental in platting the town of Rockport, he served as its first mayor in 1870. In 1880 he deeded the house to his cousin, Thomas H. Mathis (1834-1899), a leading rancher, shipper, and banker. Exhibiting Italianate, Classical, and Greek Revival details, the raised cottage features a center passage plan, arcaded basement, and entry portico with paired fluted columns.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989.

Greek Revival (architectural style) municipal official houses residential buildings Classical Revival (architectural style) Italianate