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

M.S. and Cora Alice Perry House

Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026

1. M.S. and Cora Alice Perry House Marker

Inscription.
An architectural hybrid incorporating Colonial Revival and Queen Anne style elements, the M. S. (1872-1919) and Cora Alice (1883-1970) Perry House was erected in 1917 and 1918. A prominent community leader, Perry was the principle owner of Le Tulle Mercantile Co. The Perrys designed the home with their builder, George Schultz. The home, intended to resist turbulent coastal weather, was constructed of layered 1" x 12" boards and concrete stucco. After years as apartments, it was restored in the 1970s.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1997 by Yexas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12067.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Environment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 28° 58.714′ N, 95° 57.99′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is at the intersection of Avenue I and 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Avenue I. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2504 Avenue I, Bay City TX 77414, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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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: Bay City Methodist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Le Tulle Building (Commercial Style) (about 700 feet away); Holman House (about 800 feet away); Bay City Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Richard C. Gusman Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kilbride-Barkley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Bay City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bachman Grocery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay City.

Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026

2. M.S. and Cora Alice Perry House Marker

Marker seen here just left of front door.

Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026

3. M.S. and Cora Alice Perry House Marker

Looking north along side towards 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 47 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.