Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
A Brand New Town is Born
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. A Brand New Town is Born Marker
The goal was to attract people from the North to settle here to grow rice and citrus fruit. The founding fathers advertised that the bay waters had healing powers and claimed that there were no mosquitos! Enticing the railroad to come to Palacios in 1903 was a huge advantage, bringing both people and goods.
Did you know? Rumor has it that when founders wanted to impress buyers with bountiful orange trees, they would tie additional fruit onto the branches!
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 28° 41.968′ N, 96° 12.971′ W. Marker is in Palacios, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is on South Bay Boulevard west of 4th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 S Bay Blvd, 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: On the Move (here, next to this marker); Bay View Hotel (a few steps from this marker); The Pleasure Pavilion (a few steps from this marker); Shanghai Pierce's Bull Pasture (a few steps from this marker);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Palacios Hotel (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. A Brand New Town is Born Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
