Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Honor Uncle Jackie's Wishes!
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. Honor Uncle Jackie's Wishes! Marker
From the Alabama branch of the village came DeeDee Debter, one of the thirty-some heirs to Jack Findley's estate, bravely stepping forward to say that she knew that Jack wanted the hotel to survive. It was a major turning point in the case.
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 33.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.
Location. 28° 41.985′ N, 96° 12.981′ 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within walking distance of this marker: Cleaning, Sorting and Saving (here, next to this marker); Contract to Demolish Withdrawn (here, next to this marker); And the Tree was Dying! (here, next to this marker); Native Son Keeps the Legacy Alive (here, next to this marker); It Took a Village (here, next to this marker); Treasures Rescued, Build Ransacked (a few steps from this marker); Sold! (a few steps from this marker); What's the Plan? / Current Progress (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. Honor Uncle Jackie's Wishes! 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 24 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.
