Historical Marker

St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church

Hondo · Medina County · Dedicated 1992 · THC Atlas #5325005040

The roadside stories worth pulling over for.

Marker Inscription

Constructed of Seco brick in 1912, this is the second church structure to serve the Catholic community in Hondo. Designed by San Antonio architect Fred Bowen Gaenslen, it was built by Alfred R. Wottlin during the pastorate of the Rev. J.J. Meyers. Used for all worship services until 1969, it was rededicated as a parish hall in 1972. The brick detailing, round arches and tripartite window are typical features of the Romanesque Revival style. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1992

About this site

St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church is a historical marker in Hondo, Medina County, dedicated in 1992. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Medina County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 112 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.3448, -99.1394 near Hondo. The nearest cataloged historic site is Berger House (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fohn-Bless Store, Medina County Courthouse, and Leinweber Building.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5325005040. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 29.3448, -99.1394 · Hondo, Medina County
Directions (Apple)Google MapsView map

Get Texas Roam — all 28,000 sites in your pocket

See this site and every marker, cemetery, courthouse, museum and landmark across Texas on one live map — find what's near you, get directions, and check in as you roam.

Download on the App Store
or open the live map in your browser →Free · ad-free · the iOS app and the web map share one account, so your visits sync across both

Nearby in Medina County