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Polly's Chapel

Bandera vicinity, Bandera County

Marker Text

Named for Policarpo Rodriguez (1829-1914), Texas Ranger, Army Scout and Guide; 1858 Privilege Creek settler. Converted here to Methodist faith, built with his own hands, in 1882, chapel of native stone, where he and others have preached. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.

Marker Details

Address 359 Polly's Chapel Rd
Location Description From Bandera, take SH 16 about 8 miles northeast to Privilege Creek Bridge. Go north on County Road about 3 miles to Polly's Chapel.
Marker # 4067
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination
Latitude, Longitude 29.773601, -98.989883

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