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Sat., Aug. 27 10:00-6:00 Grand Opening House of Prayer 501 W. Broadway (Hwy 185) Seadrift Wed., Aug. 31 6:00 p.m. Seadrift Scouting Sign Up Seadrift School Cafeteria Thurs., Sept. 1 10:00 a.m. Port O’Connor Service Club POC Community Center Sat., Sept. 3 9:30-11:30am Calhoun County T.E.A. Party The Heritage Center Sat., Sept. 3 starts […]
Remembering Indianola Queen City of the West By Joyce Rhyne
This watercolor by Roy Whitmire represents Indianola, Texas from 1844, when it was established by Prince Karl Solms-Braunfels, to 1887, after it was destroyed by fire and hurricane. The central Lone Star is from an imprint found on a document dated August 16, 1869, Calhoun County Court, Indianola, Texas. The camel is symbolic of the […]
Indianola Commemoration Celebration Saturday, August 20
Schedule of Events Indianola – La Salle Monument, Starting 9:00 a.m. Welcome – Chairman Phil Ellenberger Native American Blessing – Isaac Cardenas Invocation – Rev. Howard Hartzog Presentation of Color and Pledges – Boy Scout Troop 361 Native American Welcome Song – Boy Scout Troop 361 Introduction of Guests – Chairman Phil Ellenberger Texas Camel […]
From the Indianola, Texas Courier May 21, 1859:
Millinery and Fancy Goods. Mrs. Campbell would respectfully announce to the ladies that she is now opening a select assortment of Millinery and Fancy Goods, comprising every article necessary to a lady’s wardrobe or toilet—of the latest and most approved styles. She invited their attention to her stock, and solicits a share of patronage. Store […]