The Rev. John Wesley DeVilbiss
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.
29.2299° N, 98.5634° W
Where to Find It
Oak Island United Methodist Church and Cemetery, DeVilbiss Lane, 1 mile east of intersection of Loop 1604 (Anderson Loop) and SH 16
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Oak Island Methodist Church and Cemetery San Antonio
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- 5.5 mi W Rambie-Lewis Family Cemetery Somerset
- 5.5 mi E The Battle of the Medina Losoya
- 5.6 mi NE Spanish and Mexican Land Grants San Antonio
- 5.6 mi NW Enoch Jones Farmstead Von Ormy