Description: Indianola and Matagorda Island served a major role in the history and development of Texas. Matagorda Island served as a key point of entry for German immigrants as early as 1844.Incorporated in 1853, Indianola is now a ghost town. Once the county seat of Calhoun County, Indianola once had a population of more than 5,000 before a major hurricane destroyed the town in 1875, The town was rebuilt and again destroyed by a second hurricane in 1886. Linda Wolff goes into great detail in bringing the rich history of Indianola and Matagorda Island to life in this book. Designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1963. In addition to the history also provides a guide to the wildflowers, the birds, the wildlife and brings the reader to current time and the Matagorda Island State Park.
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EAN: 9781681790787
UPC: 9781681790787
ISBN: 9781681790787
MPN: N/A
Format: Paperback, 176 pages
Author: Wolff, Linda
Book Title: Indianola and Matagorda Island, 1837-1887: A Local
Item Height: 1 cm
Item Length: 21.6 cm
Item Weight: 0.24 kg
Item Width: 14 cm
Language: Eng
Publisher: Eakin Press
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