Bay City is an unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois, United States.

Bay City is located on the Ohio River 8 miles (13 km) south of Golconda.

Riverboats of past decades were dependable local transportation, and would stop for passengers or freight if hailed from the shore.

[citation needed] Bay City is 9 miles (14 km) north of the Smithland Lock and Dam.

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