Marker Inscription
Early Methodist settlers in this area worshipped under a live oak tree on the banks of the Hondo Creek. The Methodists organized as a church in 1857 and held services in a log hut. A church/Masonic lodge was built on ten acres of land given to the church in 1859. Circuit riding ministers held services once a month. After the congregation moved to this site in 1890, newer buildings replaced outgrown structures. The church maintains its heritage of ministries for its members and a variety of community missions. (1997)
About this site
Hondo Methodist Church is a historical marker in Hondo, Medina County. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Medina County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 108 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.3528, -99.1406 near Hondo. The nearest cataloged historic site is Medina County Courthouse (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Leinweber Building, Berger House, and Fohn-Bless Store.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5325002549. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
