"PALACIOS BLUFFS" is a very unique, 152 +/- acre family farm, that has been in the same family for almost 90 years. Two sides of this property are fronted by the Tres Palacios Bay with the shore line being approximately 4800 LF +/- in length. There is an old farm house on the property that was not assigned any value but could probably be salvaged with the right imagination. Property improvements include two electric water wells. LandPalacios Bluffs is 152 acres. Overall the property is mostly cleared and covered with native as well as improved grasses with a few scattered trees. There is a stock tank on the property that would be great for fishing or duck and dove hunting. The extremely rare part of this shoreline is it is mostly all elevated bluffs putting the useable ground approximately 15′ above the bay which will definitely aid in diminishing the chance of tidal surge during storm conditions. ImprovementsThe perimeter fencing and interior roads are in good condition. RecreationThe shoreline for this property fronts Tres Palacios Bay which is an inland bay of Matagorda Bay. Both bays offer great fishing. The property provides a great habit for hogs, deer, dove, waterfowl, and fresh water fishing in the fresh water stock pond. AgricultureThis property is currently being used for cattle grazing and could possibly be used for crop production with the right farmer. The current cover cover is native and improved grasses. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural ResourcesNone of the mineral estate conveys. Region & ClimatePalacios, Texas gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Itaverages 0 inches of snow per year.The US average is 28 inches of snow per year. On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Palacios.The US average is 205 sunny days. Palacios gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. Weather Highlights Summer High:the July high is around 90 degrees Winter Low:the January low is 45 Rain:averages 44 inches of rain a year Snow:averages 0 inches of snow a year HistoryPalacios is located in Matagorda County, along the Tres Palacios Bay, an inland bay of Matagorda Bay, on the central coast of Texas. Houston is approximately 110 miles to the northeast and Corpus Christi is approximately 110 miles to the southwest. There was a legend that a Spanish ship sailing into the Gulf was carried into Matagorda Bay and wrecked. The sailors thought they saw palaces on the shoreline in the distance and so swam toward the shore. As they neared the shore, the mirage of the "palaces" disappeared. The bay and creek were actually named Tres-Palacios after Jose Felix Trespalacios, Spanish governor during the years 1822 and 1823. The population grew quickly. In 1904 construction of a "Pleasure Pavilion" was started on the central waterfront. It featured a two-story open-air central structure with two large wings on either side and offered entertainments ranging from dancing and skating to basketball games. Numerous buildings went up around this time. The City of Palacios was incorporated in 1909 with Ruthven Duncan as the first Mayor and the Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1910. Palacios continued to grow throughout the 1910s and 1920s. Camp Hulen (originally Camp Palacios) was founded in 1925-26 as a summer training camp for the 36th Infantry of the Texas National Guard. It was leased to the U.S. War Department in 1940 and became a training facility for anti-aircraft artillery, housing nearly 15,000 personnel at its peak, as well as a number of German war prisoners. With its large military population, Palacios played host to visiting stars such as Rita Hayworth and Artie Shaw. After World War II, Camp Hulen was closed and the population of Palacios declined. Hurricane Carla hit in 1961, causing severe damage to the town and destroying many historic structures. Since that time, Palacios has begun to grow again, with the formation of a vibrant Vietnamese immigrant community in the 1970s and 80s, as well as people from all over America discovering the beauty and tranquility of this special place. The Pavilion was renovated in 1988, symbolizing the connection with the past and a bright outlook for the future. In the mid 90's, a boat from La Salle's fleet, Rene-Robert Cavelier's ship, LaBelle, was discovered sunk the in the Matagorda Bay. It is arguably the most important shipwreck in the Western world, for three reasons: (1) it was La Salle, a famous explorer, (2) it is very old, sinking in 1686, and (3) it sank in such murk and mire that things that are not normally preserved were, like rope and wood and leather, and other artifacts. Palacios was the headquarters for the excavation. The Palacios Museum is proud to feature several exhibits from the historical event. A 30 ft. replica of the vessel, La Petite La Belle, can be found in the harbor of Palacios as a tourist attraction. The City by the Sea celebrated its centennial in 2009 with a number of major events and festivities. The iconic Pavilion was completely removed in 2009 and has commenced being reborn again with a new location and completion set for Fall 2016. LocationHouston is approximately 110 miles to the northeast and Corpus Christi is approximately 110 miles to the southwest of Palacios TX. Victoria is the closest city with a regional airport, and has a sustained population of around 65,000 people.
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