Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Palacios is for the Birds
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. Palacios is for the Birds Marker
Birds are counted all across the country each year during the Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Since we began in 1992, Matagorda County has regularly recorded more species than anywhere else in the country. While it's not a competition, we almost always come out on top!
The Hotel has been a proud participant in the Matagorda Bay Birdfest since its inception in 2017.
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 26.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 28° 41.984′ N, 96° 12.951′ 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 Most Important Shipwreck in the Western World (a few steps from this marker); Claire Joy and Jack (a few steps from this marker); So, Is It Haunted? (a few steps from this marker); A Scary Night! (within shouting distance of this marker); Bigger and Better (within shouting distance of this marker); Bulldozers? Save The Luther
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Palacios Hotel (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. Palacios is for the Birds Marker
Various bird species observed nearby.
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
3. Palacios is for the Birds 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 21 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 20, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
