Bay City, Texas, United States
🇺🇸 Bay City is a city in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Matagorda County.
Bay City was formerly named "Bay Prairie", as the natural ecosystems that surround the town are prairies crisscrossed by creeks that lead into the bay.
Economy In 2017, Bay City became the site of a new $1.8-billion Tenaris seamless-pipe mill, making tubular goods, such as drill pipe and casing, for the oil-drilling industry. Bay City formerly housed the headquarters of Stanley Stores. The chain made several donations to the Bay City Museum.
Attractions Bay City is home to the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, a 35-acre (140,000 m2) expanse of gardens and wildlife along the Colorado River of Texas.
Other attractions include the Matagorda County Museum, Market Days every 3rd Saturday, and a variety of small shops and boutiques downtown. The Bay City Art League, also located here, has recently undergone major renovations and is currently working to revitalize the art scene in Matagorda County. In addition, the Bay City Community Theatre group (CAST) regularly produces shows at various local venues.
Bay City, Texas, United States
Bay City has a population of over 18,061 people. Bay City also forms the centre of the wider Matagorda County which has a population of over 36,255 people.