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

U.S. Army Depot

Indianola

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

1. U.S. Army Depot Marker

Inscription. In 1850 the U.S. Army selected Indianola as a depot through which supplies would be brought in for the military outpost. Ships were placed in regular service to bring in horses, mules, wagons, and teamsters. These and other supplies were landed at what was known as the government wharf. It had a length of 250 feet reaching into 6 1/2 feet of water. A narrow gage railroad laid on the wharf, extended to the warehouse on shore.

Erected 1998 by Calhoun County Historical Commission - George Fred Rhodes, Chairman Leroy Belk, Commissioner Pct. (Marker Number 35.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • 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. Bilingual Community (here, next to this marker); Four Wharves (here, next to this marker); Powder Horn (here, next to this marker); Angelina Eberly (here, next

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to this marker); The Trade Routes (here, next to this marker); The Presbyterians and Methodists (here, next to this marker); The Plan (here, next to this marker); An Adequate Supply of Potable Water (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 U.S. Army Depot Marker is the middle marker on the bottom of the markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

2. The U.S. Army Depot Marker is the middle marker on the bottom 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 77 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.