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

California Gold Fields

Indian Point

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

1. California Gold Fields Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In October 1848, a contingent of U.S. troops reached the port in route to San Antonio. These troops garrisoned the new fort of El Paso. Shortly thereafter, gold was discovered in Northern California and the seekers entered the port to take the overland route to the gold fields. Angelina Eberly moved from Lavaca to Indian Point on April 15, 1848, and opened the American Hotel on Main Street.

Erected 1998 by Calhoun County Historical Commission - George Fred Rhodes, Chairman, Leroy Belk, Commissioner Pct. (Marker Number 29.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1848.

Location. 28° 32.741′ N, 96° 31.242′ W. Marker is in Indianola, Texas, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Ocean Drive, one mile north of Randolph Road, 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. Name Change (here, next to this marker); Harris & Morgan's Steamship Yacht (here, next to this marker); The German Emigration Company

The California Gold Fields Marker is the bottom middle marker of the markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

2. The California Gold Fields Marker is the bottom middle marker of the markers

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(here, next to this marker); A Steady Movement of European Immigrants (here, next to this marker); The War Between U.S. and Mexico (here, next to this marker); A Beef Canning Plant (here, next to this marker); Brown's Addition (here, next to this marker); The Merchants of Indian Point (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 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 11, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.