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Palacios, Texas
Palacios is a city of 4,388 people in Matagorda County, Texas, founded in 1903.
Why visit Palacios
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include R. J. Hill Building and Luther Hotel.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 46°F.
Weather in Palacios
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Palacios
Palacios is a city in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,395 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Palacios, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks19
R. J. Hill Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic place in Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas
Luther Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic place in Matagorda County, Texas
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes13
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
317 Henderson, Palacios
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
307 Henderson, Palacios
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
1 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
The native inhabitants of the region were the Karankawa people, whose initial contact with Europeans came in the 16th century when Spanish expeditions first traversed their territory.
In 1685, the area was explored by René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, the leader of an ill-fated French settlement attempt whose flagship La Belle was wrecked in the bay the following year. In the 1820s, English-speaking settlers arrived and came into frequent conflict with the Karankawa, who were eventually driven out of the area.
Popular local legend states that the area was named Tres Palacios ("Three Palaces") several centuries ago by shipwrecked Spanish sailors who claimed they saw a vision of three palaces on the bay. Historians believe it was more likely named for José Félix Trespalacios, an early Mexican governor of Texas. The town was originally called Trespalacios, but shortened its name due to a nearby post office already using the longer version.
From the History section of Palacios, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Saint Johns Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.2 mi
301 Main Street, Palacios
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of Palacios
64 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 46°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 50°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 57°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 63°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 85°F | 71°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 77°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 79°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 78°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 5.9 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 55°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 48°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Palacios Muni Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Matagorda County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Palacios-R.B Trull Municipal Airport (PSX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Bay City 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Port Lavaca 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Ganado 28 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- El Campo 34 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Brazoria 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Victoria 47 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Jones Creek 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lake Jackson 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Clute 55 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Freeport 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pier Palacios TX, Matamaniac, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown - Palacios, Texas, Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas National Register of Historic Places, VA46Abh3, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hill Building Palacios Texas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031137 (34256358864), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031149 (35060538206), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031150 (35060533666), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031148 (34713476330), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031138 (34935973602), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031143 (34713503480), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031134 (34969603491), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031133 (34969612241), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031151 (34949508712), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031146 (34713487020), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031132 (34969618751), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031144 (34935954282), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031141 (34256339504), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031142 (35100357105), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031136 (34290352343), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031145 (34935951792), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031152 (34949503932), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031135 (34256378424), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031147 (34713482820), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031139 (34935971742), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031140 (34256345214), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Luther Hotel, Palacios, Texas 1706031131 (35060609556), Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Luther Hotel Palacios Texas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Price Farwell House Palacios Texas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- ISS028-E-36085 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS014-E-10786 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-267119 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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