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Polly's Chapel in Bandera
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Polly’s Chapel

Built in 1882 by José Policarpo Rodrîguez, this picturesque church still stands in the tree-covered hills of Bandera County on Privilege Creek. Rodrîguez, known as "Polly," was born in Mexico and came to Texas with his father as a child. He became famous as a scout for the U.S. Army, a guide, a hunter and a minister. He joined the Methodist Church and was licensed as a Methodist preacher. He built this tiny chapel with his own hands. A short distance from the chapel is a well-tended graveyard where Polly is buried. Chapel usually open. Off Texas 16 about six miles southeast of city.

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Bandera, Texas

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Chapel usually open.

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