Historical Marker

Mathis House

Rockport · Aransas County · Dedicated 1989 · THC Atlas #5007003256

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Marker Inscription

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

About this site

Mathis House is a historical marker in Rockport, Aransas County, dedicated in 1989. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Aransas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 55 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 28.0198, -97.0549 near Rockport. The nearest cataloged historic site is Moore House (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hynes-Balthrope House, Baylor-Norvell House, and Sorenson-Stair Building.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5007003256. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 28.0198, -97.0549 · Rockport, Aransas County

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