Bay City in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Kilbride-Barkley House
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. Kilbride-Barkley House Marker
Prominent ranchers, merchants, and civic leaders Edward John and Ann Elizabeth (Holt) Kilbride built this classical revival style house in 1910-11. The house is a good example of large scale residential properties built in the early 20th century. Its elaborate rear porch design resulted from its proximity to the bay. The Kilbrides' daughter, Margaret Kilbride Barkley, inherited the house in 1939. The site of many social events, the house remained in the Barkley family until 1992.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2938.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 28° 58.712′ N, 95° 58.172′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Avenue F (Texas Highway 60), on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1704 3rd St, 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: First Baptist Church of Bay City (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richard C. Gusman Park (about 700 feet away); D.P. and Louise Moore House (about 700 feet away); Le Tulle Building (Commercial Style) (about 700 feet away); Bay City Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); Tribune Building
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. Kilbride-Barkley House Marker
Marker seen here just left of the front door.
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
3. Kilbride-Barkley House Marker
Looking west toward Avenue F.
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 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 2, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
