Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fire! Fire!
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. Fire! Fire! Marker
The only fire in the Hotel occurred on February 27, 1944. It burned part of the third floor of the middle section and the east wing. It required both the Palacios and Camp Hulen fire departments to extinguish the blaze. Mr. Luther immediately repaired the Hotel to a better condition than it had been.
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 20.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1944.
Location. 28° 41.979′ 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: Rita Hayworth (here, next to this marker); May Callaway - LBJ Confidante (here, next to this marker); And What about Mrs. Callaway's Great, Great Grandfather? (here, next to this marker); The Stars Shine Bright (a few steps from this marker); The Wrath of Carla (a few steps from this marker); The Military Moved In (a few steps
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. Fire! Fire! 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 26 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.
