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

Wells Fargo Express

1910

— Historic Landmark —

Wells Fargo Express Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

1. Wells Fargo Express Marker

Inscription. Wells Fargo Express
1910-1925

Teet's Jewelry
1925-1980

Bailey Mercantile
Sue N. & R.G. (Jerry) Bailey,
Owners
1996-present

Designated as a
Landmark Building
April 20, 1998

Erected 1998 by Landmark Commission Bay City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 1998.

Location. 28° 58.906′ N, 95° 58.155′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is on 6th Street 0.1 miles west of Avenue G. The marker is located on a brick column of the right side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1732 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

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of this marker: Austin Building (a few steps from this marker); Brunner Building (a few steps from this marker); Matagorda County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Matagorda, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Matagorda Pharmacy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Secrest Jewelry Co. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McLendon Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay City.

The Wells Fargo Express Marker on the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

2. The Wells Fargo Express Marker on the building

The Wells Fargo Express Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

3. The Wells Fargo Express Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.