Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bulldozers? Save The Luther
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. Bulldozers? Save The Luther Marker
In November 2022, Preservation Texas issued an alert calling the Luther Hotel, "The Most Endangered Building in Texas." Jack Findley died without a will and his estate was selling the land to a charitable foundation. The contract required that the family demolish the historic building. The Texas Historical Commission issued a 90-day moratorium, and the alert came when half of that time had already passed. In response, the citizens of Palacios rallied to form the Palacios Preservation Association, drawing significant media attention to their cause and working tirelessly to save the Hotel.
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 28.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is November 2022.
Location. 28° 41.985′ N, 96° 12.97′ W. Marker is in Palacios, Texas, in Matagorda County. It can be reached from South Bay Boulevard west of 4th Street. 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: Treasures Rescued, Build Ransacked (a few steps from this marker); Native Son Keeps the Legacy Alive (a few steps from this marker); Claire Joy and Jack (a
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. Bulldozers? Save The Luther 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 19 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.
