Bay City in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bay City Methodist Church
When the town of Bay City was surveyed in 1894 the Methodist congregation relocated and bought one of the first town lots. By 1897 they had built Bay City's first church structure, a frame building with a steeple and bell. The building also served as a Union church for other denominations in the town.
The congregation purchased land at Fourth Street and Avenue H in 1904, and the original church building was later sold to the Bay City School System. Services were held in the courthouse and a building on the square until a temporary open - air tabernacle was built. Additional land was acquired in 1906, and a new sanctuary was completed in 1909 during the pastorate of A.S. Whitehurst.
The church's fifth building was erected in 1958 and dedicated on March 30 of that year.
A part of Bay City and Matagorda County history for over a century, the Bay City Methodist Church continues to serve the community.
Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 338.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 30, 1870.
Location. 28° 58.797′ N, 95° 58.071′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda County. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and Avenue H, on the right when traveling west on 4th Street. The marker is located on the left side of the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2300 Avenue H, Bay City TX 77414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Le Tulle Building (Commercial Style) (a few steps from this marker); Bay City Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church of Bay City (about 400 feet away); Bachman Grocery (about 400 feet away); Tribune Building (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church of Bay City (about 600 feet away); Lewis Building (about 600 feet away); Original City Hall Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay City.
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 95 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.