Bay City in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Huston's Drug Store
1914-1965
| | Historic Landmark 1914 | |
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. Huston's Drug Store Marker
1965-1979
Patricia Hardy Townsend, Owner
1979-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: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 28° 58.94′ N, 95° 58.213′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is on Avenue F (State Highway 60) north of 6th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2124 Avenue F, 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: Bouldin Building (a few steps from this marker); Gaines Building (a few steps from this marker); Sugar Cane Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Ira Ingram (within shouting distance of this marker); Bay City Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Matagorda, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Matagorda County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Matagorda County Confederate Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay City.
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. Huston's Drug Store Marker
Marker seen here on north boundary of building on red brick.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 112 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
