Marker Inscription
Oak Island Methodist Church and Cemetery with Grave of the Reverend John Wesly DeVilbliss (1818-1885) 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. Insipred organization of Oak Island Church, 1867 or '68. This building of 1872 holds furniture made by DeVilbiss and his son. (1967)
About this site
Oak Island Methodist Church and Cemetery is a historical marker in San Antonio, Bexar County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 236 historical markers documented in Bexar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 503 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.2299, -98.5634 near San Antonio. The nearest cataloged historic site is DeVilbiss, The Rev. John Wesley (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Oakwood, First Memorial, and Cholera Burials.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013377. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
