Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rita Hayworth
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. Rita Hayworth Marker
Hayworth was a major movie star in the 1940s, a pin-up girl for military servicemen, and a beauty icon for women. A quote from Charles and Elsie's son "Buddy" Luther's obituary in 2014:
"A memory Charles cherished was of waiting at the foot of the stairs of the hotel for Rita Hayworth to come down from her room. When she saw him she said, 'Oh, what a cute little boy!' and kissed him on his forehead."
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 19.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • War, World II • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2014.
Location. 28° 41.978′ N, 96° 12.929′ 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: Fire! Fire! (here, next to this marker); May Callaway - LBJ Confidante (here, next to this marker); The Stars Shine Bright (here, next to this marker); And What about Mrs. Callaway's Great, Great Grandfather? (a few steps from this marker); The Military Moved In
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. Rita Hayworth 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 39 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.
