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(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.
Indianola, Site of the Town of is a historical marker in Indianola, Calhoun County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 36 historical markers documented in Calhoun County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 56 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.5188, -96.4967 near Indianola. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ed Bell (historical marker), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Indianola Cemetery #1, Indianola Cemetery, and La Salle, Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5057004938. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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