Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bowling and Books on the Bay
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. Bowling and Books on the Bay Marker
In 1910, the Hotel owners deeded the Box Bowling Alley building on the northeast corner of the property to 12 women who formed the first library in Palacios. It remained the town's library until it was sadly destroyed by Hurricane Carla in 1961.
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 12.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Sports • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 28° 41.967′ N, 96° 12.944′ W. Marker is in Palacios, Texas, in Matagorda County. It can be reached from South Bay Boulevard west of 4th Street, on the right when traveling west. 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: The Strong Arm of the Law (here, next to this marker); Supporting Our Soldiers (here, next to this marker); A Scary Night! (a few steps from this marker); On the Decline (a few steps from this marker); Bigger and Better (a few steps from this marker); Then Along Came the Luthers! (a few steps from this marker); Charles and Elsie Luther
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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. Bowling and Books on the Bay 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 27 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
