Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

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. Just 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.