Indianola in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Angelina Eberly

Indianola

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

1. Angelina Eberly Marker

Inscription. In 1850 Angelina Eberly, a hotel owner, became the principal property holder in Indianola. Her assets being valued at fifty thousand. Mrs. Eberly's hotel catered to families, and her rooms being in constant demand. Her principal competitor was the Alhambra, operated by Casimir & Matilda Villeneuve. Their bar furnished wines, ale, Porter, cider, brandies, and other liquors. The Oyster Saloon served up every variety and the Billiard Roon was very comfortable.

Erected 1998 by Calhoun County Historical Commission - George Fred Rhodes, Chairman Leroy Belk, Commissioner Pct. (Marker Number 36.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 28° 32.744′ N, 96° 31.244′ W. Marker is in Indianola, Texas, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Ocean Drive, one mile north of State Highway 316, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at a small roadside pullout. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Lavaca TX 77979, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Presbyterians and Methodists (here, next to this marker); U.S. Army Depot (here, next to this marker); Bilingual Community (here, next to this marker);

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Four Wharves (here, next to this marker); Powder Horn (here, next to this marker); The Trade Routes (here, next to this marker); An Adequate Supply of Potable Water (here, next to this marker); The Plan (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianola.

Also see . . . Indianola, TX. (Submitted on March 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Angelina Eberly Marker is the far right bottom marker of the markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

2. The Angelina Eberly Marker is the far right bottom marker of the markers

The view of the markers from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

3. The view of the markers from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.