Bay City in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Daily Tribune and Matagorda County Tribune
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. The Daily Tribune and Matagorda County Tribune Marker
Publication of this newspaper, one of the oldest in the state still in operation, began about 1845 in the nearby town of Matagorda (22 miles south). The business was moved to Bay City in the 1890's, soon after the town was named the new county seat of Matagorda County. Major events covered by the paper include several hurricanes and a yellow fever epidemic of the 1870's. A list of the publishers is inscribed on the reverse of this marker. The present owners, Bay City Newspapers, Inc., assumed ownership in 1958.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5320.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Disasters. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 28° 59.512′ N, 95° 57.314′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is on Carey Smith Boulevard west of Nichols Ave, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2901 Carey Smith Blvd, Bay City TX 77414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Holy Cross Catholic Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Early Bay City School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Eastview Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cedarvale Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bay City Supreme Sacrifice Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bay City U.S.O. Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); First Christian Church of Bay City (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hensley - Gusman House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay City.
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. The Daily Tribune and Matagorda County Tribune Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
