Site of the Town of Indianola
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jhuoni
N 28° 31.130 W 096° 29.804
14R E 744981 N 3157233
Located at the old town cistern site, this granite marker gives a small glimpse into Indianola's past.
Waymark Code: WMTD9R
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/05/2016
Views: 4
Atlas Number 5057004938
Marker Title Site of the Town of Indianola
Index Entry Indianola, Site of the Town of
City Indianola
County Calhoun
Subject Codes ghost towns
Marker Year 1936
Marker Location SH 316 South to Ocean Dr. 1 mile, Indianola
Marker Size 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Marker Number: 4938
Marker Text:
1844-1886
First called by German immigrants Karlshaven, an important port of Texas. Cargoes of ships were hauled to and from points in Texas and Mexico by carts until 1860 when the San Antonio and Mexico Gulf Railroad and the Indianola Railroad were completed to Victoria.
The town was partly destroyed with great loss of life by a hurricane, September 17, 1875. It was rebuilt but completely destroyed by another hurricane, August 20, 1886.
Erected by the State of Texas 1936
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