MATAGORDA COUNTY MUSEUM

BAY CITY, TX

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The Matagorda County Museum, located in Bay City, Texas, is a historical museum dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Matagorda County. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once the Bay City High School, and it features a variety of exhibits and artifacts that showcase the region's rich history.

Visitors to the museum can explore exhibits on local industries such as fishing, ranching, and agriculture, as well as displays on the region's Native American and pioneer heritage. There are also exhibits on the Civil War, World War I, and World War II, highlighting the contributions made by local residents to these conflicts.

The museum also features a collection of antique cars and farm equipment, as well as a replica of a 19th-century general store. Visitors can also tour the historic school building, which has been preserved to showcase its original architecture and design.

Overall, the Matagorda County Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of Texas, and it provides a unique glimpse into the lives of the people who have called this region home for centuries.

MATAGORDA COUNTY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BAY CITY TX. US MID #8404801388

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 186,884 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Old City Hall and Fire Station (Bay City, Texas) Historic 1927 City Hall and Fire Station in Bay City, Texas.
Old City Hall and Fire Station (Bay City, Texas) Historic 1927 City Hall and Fire Station in Bay City, Texas.
Former U.S. Post Office (Bay City, Texas) Historic 1917 former U.S. Post Office in Bay City, Texas. The building served as a post office until 1989. It was listed in 2009 on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP No. 09000307).
Matagorda County Courthouse (Bay City, Texas) 1965 Matagorda County Courthouse in Bay City, Texas.
Matagorda County Courthouse (Bay City, Texas) 1965 Matagorda County Courthouse in Bay City, Texas.
Civil War Monument (Bay City, Texas) Historic 1913 Civil War Monument to Confederate Soldiers from Matagorda County in Bay City, Texas.
Civil War Monument (Bay City, Texas) Historic 1913 Civil War Monument to Confederate Soldiers from Matagorda County in Bay City, Texas.
Former U.S. Post Office (Bay City, Texas) Historic 1917 former U.S. Post Office in Bay City, Texas. The building served as a post office until 1989. It was listed in 2009 on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP No. 09000307).
Old Bay City Bank (Bay City, Texas) Historical marker for the old Bay City Bank building in Bay City, Texas. The plaque reads: Established 1898, four years after founding of Bay City. Private bank. Owners: Henry Rugeley, Frank Hawkins. This building erected 1903, site of many investment transactions important to Texas Gulf Coast development. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965

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MATAGORDA COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
2100 AVENUE F
BAY CITY
TX
77414-5015

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MATAGORDA COUNTY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404801388
Name MATAGORDA COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name MATAGORDA COUNTY MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 746063548
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 189,789
REVENUE 186,884
LAT/LONG 28.982414, -95.970031
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 321
US Census Tract: 730400
US Census Block: 3000