Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
And the Tree was Dying!
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. And the Tree was Dying! Marker
During the summer of 2023, the drought had a noticeable impact on the Hotel's iconic windswept tree. For weeks volunteers gathered on Tuesday and Friday evenings, bringing their jugs to water the tree. The tree was saved along with the Hotel!
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 31.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 2023.
Location. 28° 41.985′ N, 96° 12.979′ 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 At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Contract to Demolish Withdrawn (here, next to this marker); Native Son Keeps the Legacy Alive (here, next to this marker); Honor Uncle Jackie's Wishes! (here, next to this marker); Cleaning, Sorting and Saving (here, next to this marker); Treasures Rescued, Build Ransacked (here, next to this marker); It Took a Village (a few steps from this marker); Sold! (a few steps from this marker); Bulldozers? Save The Luther (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palacios.
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. And the Tree was Dying! 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 20 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.
