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Mathis House

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621 S. Church Street, Rockport, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 28° 1' 12.9972", -97° 3' 15.8976"
 
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    John M. Mathis (1831-1922) had this home built for his family in 1868-69. Instrumental in platting the town of Rockport, he served as its first mayor in 1870. In 1880 he deeded the house to his cousin, Thomas H. Mathis (1834-1899), a leading rancher, shipper, and banker. Exhibiting Italianate, Classical, and Greek Revival details, the raised cottage features a center passage plan, arcaded basement, and entry portico with paired fluted columns. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Mathis House Historical Marker Location Map, Rockport, Texas