Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
What's the Plan?
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Current Progress
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. What's the Plan? Marker
The general plan is to take the hotel back to the early 20th century, after it was moved, and rebuild the "Longest Porch in Texas."
Photo caption - Architect's rendering of restored hotel
As soon as it was purchased, teams of architects, landscapers, contractors, etc., inspected the premises.
A full-time grounds keeper was hired and has begun to transform the hotel's surroundings.
A request has been submitted to the Texas Historical Commission (THC), for state and federal historic tax credits. Working with the THC will ensure that the restoration is as authentic as possible, according to the standards of the Secretary of the Interior. Major work can't begin until the process is complete. Watch this space as progress moves forward!
Erected by Palacios Preservation Association. (Marker Number 37.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work.
Location. 28° 41.979′ N, 96° 12.988′ 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
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Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. What's the Plan? / Current Progress Marker
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
3. What's the Plan? / Current Progress 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.
