Marker Inscription
Circuit Rider DeVilbiss came to republic to Texas in 1842 to minister on Hispanic Borders in the southwest. He pioneered among immigrants and native Texians to promote Harmony in varies cultures in this far outpost. In county clerk's office in April 1844 he delivered first sermon in English ever give 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 mande by Devilbis and his son.
About this site
DeVilbiss, The Rev. John Wesley is a historical marker in San Antonio, Bexar County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 239 historical markers documented in Bexar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 542 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.2299, -98.5634 near San Antonio. The nearest cataloged historic site is Oak Island Methodist Church and Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Alamo Liaison Squadron Flying Museum, Oakwood, and First Memorial.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5029001192. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
