Indianola and Matagorda Island, 1837-1887

Indianola and Matagorda Island, 1837-1887
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Publisher : Eakin Press
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 1681790785
ISBN-13 : 9781681790787
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Book Synopsis Indianola and Matagorda Island, 1837-1887 by : Linda Wolff

Download or read book Indianola and Matagorda Island, 1837-1887 written by Linda Wolff and published by Eakin Press. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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