Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
It Took a Village
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. It Took a Village Marker
Did Super Heroes or Two Little Old Ladies Save the Hotel? Neither! It took a village!
There were over 4,000 signatures on paper and online petitions, including people from all 50 states and 30 countries!
Seven volunteer lawyers and as many preservationists and financial advisors helped. Working for Justice is a Team Sport!
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 35.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women.
Location. 28° 41.985′ N, 96° 12.985′ 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); Honor Uncle Jackie's Wishes! (here, next to this marker); Sold! (here, next to this marker); Contract to Demolish Withdrawn (a few steps from this marker); And the Tree was Dying! (a few steps from this marker); Native Son Keeps the Legacy Alive (a
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. It Took a Village Marker
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
3. It Took a Village 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 23 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.
