National Register of Historic Places

Bay City Post Office

Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas
Listed
May 11, 2009
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
09000307

Location

2100 Ave. F
Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas
28.98479, -95.97026

Significance

Bay City Post Office is a building in Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 2009, under reference number 09000307. It is recognized for its significance in Politics/Government and Architecture.

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Bay City Post Office listed on the National Register?

Bay City Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 2009.

What type of historic resource is Bay City Post Office?

Bay City Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bay City Post Office?

The period of significance for Bay City Post Office is recorded as the industrial era.

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