Indianola, Texas - Wikipedia
WebIndianola is a ghost town located on Matagorda Bay in Calhoun County, Texas, United States. The community, once the county seat of Calhoun County, is a part of the Victoria, Texas, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Escape to Indianola, a True Ghost Town on Matagorda Bay - Texas Monthly
WebMar 31, 2022 · Escape to Indianola, a True Ghost Town on Matagorda Bay. This far-flung spot has a rich history, excellent fishing, free beach camping, and no crowds. By Pam LeBlanc. March 31, 2022 2.
Indianola, Texas – Blown Away by the Winds – Legends of America
WebIndianola is located in Calhoun County on the Texas Gulf Coast, about ten miles from Port Lavaca on Highway 316. © Kathy Alexander / Legends of America, updated December 2022. One business remains in Indianola at the marina. A quiet coastal street in what is left of Indianola, Texas.
A Brief History of Indianola, Texas
WebIncorporated as a town in 1853, Indianola's roots were first set at Indian Point, three miles to the north of Powderhorn Bayou. At Indian Point, an American settlement had sprung up in 1846 a year after Texas had become a state.
How Indianola captures the imagination of Texas history lovers
WebMar 19, 2024 · 1:34. INDIANOLA, Texas — The romance of Indianola is hard to resist. Twice wiped off the face of the Earth by hurricanes, it was once the second-largest port on the Texas coast, after...
Indianola, Texas - A Town Perfectly Situated on the Bay
WebA Town Perfectly Situated. on the Bay... Located on the middle Texas Coast, twelve miles from the Gulf of Mexico on the western shore of Matagorda Bay, the sleepy community of Indianola, stands today in stark contrast to the once vibrant town …
Indianola, Calhoun County, Texas Gulf Coast Ghost Town.
WebINDIANOLA, TEXAS. 1846-1886. Former Calhoun County Seat. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Texas Ghost Town. Calhoun County, Texas Gulf Coast. 28° 30' 43" N, 96° 29' 15" W (28.511944, -96.4875) Highway 316 - On the Gulf. 10 miles from Port Lavaca. 41 miles SE of Victoria. Population: 200 est. Indianola Area Hotels › Port Lavaca Hotels.
Indianola - Calhoun County Museum
WebIndianola became one of the largest ports in Texas from this point forward. It was actually larger than Galveston in the years 1869 and 1870. Indianola was a shining star in the history of Texas, a town of great events and great people. Although its presence was cut off in its prime, Indianola opened the western portion of Texas to settlement ...
Indianola, Texas - Queen City of the West
Web125th Anniversary of 1886 Hurricane... Indianola WWII. Although the old city is gone, there is still plenty to see! And NOW... Dedicated to the historic city of Indianola, Tx. Then and now...
Indianola, TX - TSHA
WebJul 19, 2023 · Indianola was the county seat of Calhoun County from 1852 to 1886. The town grew rapidly, expanding three miles down the beach to Powderhorn Bayou, following its selection by Charles Morgan as the Matagorda Bay terminus for his New York-based steamship line. In a short time, Indianola achieved the rank of …
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