Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Courageous Sisters
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. Courageous Sisters Marker
Charles' sister, Nellie Luther (1901-1961) was a woman of remarkable dedication. She was a junior high school teacher and sometimes managed the Hotel. She spent the night that Hurricane Carla hit in 1961, alone in the Hotel in the only bathtub in the building. She was seemingly unhurt, but sadly died a week later.
Charles' sister, Mary Annie Luther (1892-1972) was also a Palacios resident. The Palacios Beacon reported that during the 1942 hurricane "Miss Luther stayed with the switchboard almost continually, even though the brick building where the telephone offices are located was unroofed and a number of window glasses broken."
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 28° 41.969′ N, 96° 12.93′ W. Marker is in Palacios, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is on South Bay Boulevard west of 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. 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 Military Moved In (here, next to this marker); Charles and Elsie Luther (here, next to this marker);
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. Courageous Sisters Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
