Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Lions Pier

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2021

1. Lions Pier Marker

Inscription. The reconstruction of the East Bay Pier as a result of Hurricane Harvey (2017) was made possible by a grant from the Lions Club International Foundation, Palacios Lions Club and all the Texas Lions. This pier will also be known as the "Lions Pier", and it is the focal point of the yearly July 4th Lions Club celebration and fireworks show.

Erected by Palacios Lions Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Waterways & Vessels. A significant day of the year for for this entry is July 4.

Location. 28° 42.084′ N, 96° 12.5′ W. Marker is in Palacios, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is at the intersection of East Bay Boulevard and East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on East Bay Boulevard. The marker is located at the south side of the pier. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palacios TX 77465, 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: Palacios Preparatory School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Texas Baptist Encampment Grounds (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Palacios (approx. ¼ mile away); Pybus-Koerber House (approx. ¼ mile away); Kerry Duane Dale Memorial

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); St. John’s Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Palacios (approx. 0.4 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Palacios (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palacios.

The Lions Pier and Marker by the East Bay image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2021

2. The Lions Pier and Marker by the East Bay

The view of the Lions Pier and Marker from the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2021

3. The view of the Lions Pier and Marker from the parking lot

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.