Bay City in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bandstand
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022
1. Bandstand Marker
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 295.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 28° 58.913′ N, 95° 57.956′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is at the intersection of 6th Street and Avenue I, on the right when traveling east on 6th Street. The marker is located at the front of the Liberty Park by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 6th Street, Bay City TX 77414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Bandstand" The Gazebo (a few steps from this marker); Hensley - Gusman House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bay City Library (about 600 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Bay City (about 600 feet away); Original City Hall Building (about 700 feet away); Lewis Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Matagorda Pharmacy Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); McLendon Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022
2. The Bandstand and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022
3. The view of the Bandstand and Marker from the street
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022
4. Landmark Bandstand marker on the gazebo
Located on Courthouse Square
1907-1963
Used for Band Concerts and
Political Rallies
Relocated in Liberty Park
1963-present
Designated as a
Landmark Building
October 5, 1998
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022
5. Closeup of the Bandstand
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
