The Wiemers Oak

The land on which this live oak stands was purchased by German migrant Johann Wiemers, who came here in 1854. The Rev. John Schaper held services under the tree and converted Johann and his wife Aalke to Methodism. They became charter members of the New Fountain Methodist Church. The first church building was erected near this site. This tree also shaded the Wiemers and their neighbors as they met for reunions or used a mule-drawn press in molasses making. The land was inherited by the Wiemers' descendants, who built a home near the ancient oak. (1977)

The Wiemers Oak is a historical marker in Hondo, Medina County, dedicated in 1977. 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 29.3774, -99.0581 near Hondo. The nearest cataloged historic site is New Fountain Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include New Fountain (Soldaten Kemp) Methodist Church, St. John's Cemetery, and Schorobiny Family.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5325005451. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.