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

The Merchants of Indian Point

Indian Point

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

1. The Merchants of Indian Point Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Charles Eckhardt and Theo. Miller, representing the merchants of Indian Point and the German Emigration Company, arranged a survey by John A. King, of Dewitt County, of a new and shorter route from New Braunfels to Victoria. The purpose was to save time for the wagoners, stages, immigrants, and the general public. The new route reduced the distance from Indian Point to New Braunfels by 25 miles.

Erected 1998 by Calhoun County Historical Commission - George Fred Rhodes, Chairman, Leroy Belk, Commissioner Pct. (Marker Number 23.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 28° 32.742′ N, 96° 31.243′ 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. Brown's Addition (here, next to this marker); The Plan

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(here, next to this marker); A Beef Canning Plant (here, next to this marker); An Adequate Supply of Potable Water (here, next to this marker); The Trade Routes (here, next to this marker); A Steady Movement of European Immigrants (here, next to this marker); Name Change (here, next to this marker); Powder Horn (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianola.

Also see . . . Indianola, TX. (Submitted on March 11, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Merchants of Indian Point Marker is the middle top marker of the markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

2. The Merchants of Indian Point Marker is the middle top 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 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.