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

Holman House

Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026

1. Holman House Marker

Inscription.
Spanish-American War Veteran and Matagorda County Judge (1908-1914) William Shields Holman and his wife Louise (Kaulbach) built this house in 1908-09. Designed by A.W. Large and constructed by contractor H. Speckles, the house is an excellent example of Queen Anne styling. It features asymmetrical composition, an elaborate roofscape, corner tower, wraparound porch, and varying textures on its wall surfaces. It remained in the Holman family until 1978.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2511.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 28° 58.716′ N, 95° 57.847′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is at the intersection of Avenue K and 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Avenue K. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2504 Avenue K, 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

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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: M.S. and Cora Alice Perry House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hensley - Gusman House (approx. ¼ mile away); Bay City Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Bay City Library (approx. ¼ mile away); "Bandstand" The Gazebo (approx. ¼ mile away); Bandstand (approx. ¼ mile away); Le Tulle Building (Commercial Style) (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Bay City (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay City.

Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026

2. Holman House Marker

Marker seen here on porch left of door through the first two pillars.

Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026

3. Holman House Marker

Looking south along Avenue K at the corner of 3rd Street.

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 71 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.