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Bay City in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

Original City Hall Building

1927

— Historic Landmark —

 
 
Original City Hall Building Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022
1. Original City Hall Building Marker
Inscription.
Original City Hall Building

City Hall and Fire Station
1927-1963

Matagorda County Museum
1965-1992

Municipal Court 1997-

Restoration/Renovation by:
Bay City Community Development Corp.
Bay City Gas Company
City of Bay City

Rededicated to the Citizens
of Bay City on November 5, 1997

 
Erected 1997 by Bay City Main Street.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is November 5, 1997.
 
Location. 28° 58.908′ N, 95° 58.082′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is at the intersection of 6th Street and Avenue H, on the right when traveling east on 6th Street. The marker is located at the front entrance to the Municipal Court building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1824 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,
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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: Lewis Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Matagorda Pharmacy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); McLendon Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Secrest Jewelry Co. (about 300 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Bay City (about 300 feet away); Brunner Building (about 300 feet away); Bachman Grocery (about 400 feet away); Wells Fargo Express (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay City.
 
Original City Hall Building and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022
2. Original City Hall Building and Marker
Original City Hall Building and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022
3. Original City Hall Building and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Jul. 11, 2026