Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Then Along Came the Luthers!
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. Then Along Came the Luthers! Marker
The Hotel was purchased by Charles and Elsie Luther in 1936. They undertook a major renovation, including a reconfiguration of the rooms to accommodate military families of soldiers stationed at nearby Camp Hulen. They removed the longest porch and kitchen, dining room and ballroom. A new two-story, central porch added a real sense of grandeur to the building.
The community had regarded the hotel as an eyesore, but the Luthers were undaunted and set out to meet all 175 requirements of the National Hotel Association. They did it! The building was reopened on April 20, 1941, on the Luthers' 20th wedding anniversary!
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 28° 41.967′ N, 96° 12.936′ 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: Charles and Elsie Luther (here, next to this marker); On the Decline (here, next to this marker);
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. Then Along Came the Luthers! 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 11 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.
