Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
On the Decline
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. On the Decline Marker
By the late 1930s, the Hotel Palacios had fallen into disrepair and had sustained hurricane damage.
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 13.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 28° 41.967′ N, 96° 12.938′ 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: Then Along Came the Luthers! (here, next to this marker); Supporting Our Soldiers (here, next to this marker); Charles and Elsie Luther (here, next to this marker); Bowling and Books on the Bay (a few steps from this marker); Courageous Sisters (a few steps from this marker); The Strong Arm of the Law (a few steps from this marker); The Military Moved In (a few steps from this marker); A Scary Night! (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palacios.
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. On the Decline 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 10 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.
