Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Wrath of Carla
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. The Wrath of Carla Marker
Carla, a category 5 hurricane, hit Palacios on September 3, 1961. The Hotel weathered the storm well, but the Round House pavilion across the road was totally destroyed. The Palacios Beacon reported that Mr. Luther believed, "The avenue of palms kept debris from destroying the hotel."
Lyndon Johnson visited Palacios as Vice President after much of the town was devastated. He wrote to Charles Luther to assure him that he would do everything possible to secure funding for the clean-up of Palacios.
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 23.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Environment. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1961.
Location. 28° 41.984′ N, 96° 12.931′ 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: And What about Mrs. Callaway's Great, Great Grandfather? (here, next to this marker); May Callaway - LBJ Confidante (here, next to this marker); Fire! Fire! (a few steps from this marker); So, Is It Haunted?
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. The Wrath of Carla 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 46 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.
