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  Indianola, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Indianola, Texas is a ghost town located on Matagorda Bay, and was formerly the county seat of Calhoun County.
Indianola was rebuilt, only to be wiped out on August 19, 1886 by another intense hurricane, which was followed by a fire.
From its founding in 1846, Indianola served as a major port, and before the 1875 storm was second only to Galveston as Texas's primary port.
www.bonneylake.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Indianola,_Texas   (365 words)

  
 indianola
Indianola - The name comes from the Choctaw Nation and was probably named for the area that the Choctaw Indians were displaced from in Mississippi.
The first Bynum to appear in the Indianola area was James Monroe Bynum who arrived in October or November 1874 and he was probably there illegally as no documents have ever been found to reflect he had permission.
The original township of Indianola was moved due to the introduction of the railroad.
www.rootsweb.com /%7Eokpitts2/indianola.html   (441 words)

  
 Town of Indianola Markers
Indianola businesses were delighted with Morgan’s move, and an addition to the established town was commenced.
Indianola’s prosperity was not being matched by the town of LaSalle.
In 1852 a petition was presented to the Commissioners Court by Indianolans proposing that the Calhoun County Courthouse be moved from Lavaca to Indianola.
www.rootsweb.com /~txcalhou/indianolatownmarkers.html   (3817 words)

  
 Indianola, Iowa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Indianola is a city located in Warren County, Iowa.
Indianola is also the home of the National Balloon Classic and National Balloon Museum.
Indianola is located at 41°21'42" North, 93°33'47" West (41.361756, -93.562987)
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Indianola,_Iowa   (432 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online: INDIANOLA, TX
Indianola was the county seat of Calhoun County from 1852 to 1886.
In a short time, Indianola achieved the rank of the second port of Texas, a position it held until the catastrophic hurricane of September 16, 1875, devastated the low-lying city and caused great loss of life.
Indianola was the eastern end of the southern Chihuahua Trail, the military road to San Antonio, Austin, and Chihuahua, Mexico, as well as the road to San Diego, the shortest overland route to the Pacific.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/II/hvi11.html   (645 words)

  
 Indianola Chamber of Commerce - Programs & Projects   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Indianola was looking very festive during the holiday season with the Christmas floats in the bayou and new decorations on the recently installed Victorian streetlights in the downtown area.
The Indianola Chamber of Commerce participated in the Delta-wide Legislative Luncheon in Jackson, which was sponsored by all of the Delta Chambers of Commerce to promote the economic development of the Delta.
The Chamber's newsletter "Indianola Insight" was reinitiated and will be mailed to members and prospective members to keep them abreast of the projects and activities of the Indianola Chamber of Commerce.
www.indianolams.org /program.htm   (908 words)

  
 Indianola Branch
Indianola was once served by two railroads, which connected in a wye track, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy.
The trip to Indianola and back was a very slow one, due to the poor condition of the branch line track.
The engine most frequently found in Indianola was RI 1259, seen here at the engine house in Des Moines, and here on the siding by Indianola Building.
www.simpson.edu /~tinder/VTWIMuseum/Indianola/Indianola.html   (773 words)

  
 City of Indianola - www.cityofindianola.com
Indianola is a Tree City USA community and has a Community Tree Committee.
Indianola’s new population is 14,132 — an increase of 1,134 (8.7%) from the 2000 Census of 12,998.
The Indianola Public Library Board, Director, Joyce Godwin, and the City Council met at the Council Study Committee meeting on Monday, October 10th to discuss the options for the Library’s expansion/relocation project.
www.cityofindianola.com   (1551 words)

  
 Indianola Hurricane
The storm raised an immense dome of water and shoved it through Indianola, pushing the waters of the Gulf and Matagorda Bay inland "until for 20 miles the back country of prairie was an open sea." Residents fled their homes in boats and gathered in the town's strongest buildings.
All this, Greely observed, despite the fact that Indianola occupied a sheltered niche on the Texas coast fourteen miles from the Gulf and behind a broken plume of barrier lands that might have been expected to blunt the force of any oncoming storm.
Indianola was proud of its port and believed it could be restored to its former propserity.
www.alvyray.com /Family/Stories/Indianola.htm   (724 words)

  
 INDIANOLA -- RED WILLOW COUNTY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Indianola was named the county seat of Red Willow County in May of 1873, but its population remained comparatively small.
One of the early major businesses was the Indianola Ochre Mills, which mined ochre (a soft, yellow, chalky stone).
Indianola didn't lose anyone in the flood, but it was lucky.
www.casde.unl.edu /history/counties/redwillow/indianola/indianola.htm   (726 words)

  
 Indianola, a ghost town on the Texas gulf coast.
Indianola, a ghost town on the Texas gulf coast.
Disease claimed many lives on the shore, and when others attempted to walk to their destinations of New Braunfels and Fredericksburg, they infected the established populace, causing hundreds of more deaths.
The reading of Indianola's history is rewarding both for its influence on early Texas and for the drama and tragedy of its brief life.
www.texasescapes.com /TexasGhostTowns/IndianolaTexas/IndianolaTx.htm   (625 words)

  
 Indianola or Karlshaven - Texas Ghost Town
It has been written, "Of the many ghost towns in Texas, none died as tragic a death as Indianola." Founded by German immigrants in 1844, the town once was second only to Galveston as a Texas port city.
As a port city, Indianola grew to importance as a military depot; it was the nearest port city to San Antonio; it was an important point for the export of various commodities from western Texas.
This Texas town of Indianola was born 1844 as a tent camp and flourished as a port and then disappeared when a monster hurricane struck.
www.ghosttowns.com /states/tx/indianola.html   (1031 words)

  
 Indianola Chamber of Commerce - History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
For a brief time, it was renamed Belengate, but in 1884, Indianola was adopted as the name of the new county seat.
Incorporated as a village in 1886, Indianola was rechartered as a town in 1890.
The first courthouse at Indianola was sold in 1898, and a new brick courthouse was built on the same site.
www.indianolams.org /history.htm   (340 words)

  
 McCook Daily Gazette: Story: Frank Lawrence Pratt
HASTINGS -- Frank Lawrence Pratt, 93, formerly of Indianola, died Friday (October 5, 2001) at the Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings.
He was born on June 3, 1908, at Indianola to Jesse and Anna (Lehn) Pratt.
He was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church of Indianola, where he served as an altar boy, acolyte, trustee and church board member.
www.mccookgazette.com /story/1048488.html   (325 words)

  
 Indianola   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Indianola is located on the Kitsap Peninsula between Kingston and Poulsbo.
The Indianola / Suquamish (greater Port Madision area) is a relatively unknown windsurfing destination.
The beach is sandy and the water is shallow for several yards offshore.
www.pacificwindsurf.com /indianola.html   (217 words)

  
 Indianola News
Joyce Woodcock was known as "Mom Woody" at the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house in Iowa City, where she watched over 30 or so college men and taught them it's rude to reach across the dinner table.
Over the past year, PETA has fielded numerous complaints from faculty and staff in the Indianola Community School District about the use of cruel glue traps to capture and kill mice.
INDIANOLA, Iowa A central Iowa farmer convicted of killing a neighbor wants a judge to reverse an order that he pay restitution to the victim's family.
www.topix.net /city/indianola-ia   (1045 words)

  
 Comfort Inn - Indianola-Indianola-Information for Comfort Inn - Indianola   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Best Western Blues Traveler Inn is located in the heart of the Indianola, known as "The Best of the Mississippi Delta", and the home town of B.B. King, who will be honored with a museum to open in 2006.
Indianola is home of the largest catfish processing plant in the world.
Next time you are traveling to Indianola, Mississippi experience "The Best of the Delta" hospitality at the Best Western Blues Traveler Inn.
indianolams.areaguides.net /lodging/comfort-inn-indianola-6743.html   (266 words)

  
 Indianola Chamber of Commerce
Nestled between the mighty Mississippi River and the hills of ancient Indian civilizations is the fertile crescent known as the Mississippi Delta...and centered in the lush green plains of cotton, soybeans, rice and catfish ponds is "The Best of the Delta"...Indianola.
Indianola is a bustling community which combines the best of agri-business with diversified industry.
Founded more than a century ago, Indianola continues to maintain its Southern charm while aggressively pursuing a vision of leadership for the 21st Century.
www.indianolams.org   (91 words)

  
 Indianola, Iowa Police Use High-Tech Tactics To Fight Crime: Top News Stories at Officer.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
INDIANOLA, Iowa -- Indianola police have a new crime-fighting tool on the dashboard of their cars, and it is one that people use every day to log onto the Internet.
Indianola police also mounted a Web cam on the dashboard of one its patrol cars so other officers can view what's taking place during a routine traffic stop.
The Indianola Police Department said it is the only department in Iowa to have this kind of access in its patrol cars and it cost about $15,000.
www.officer.com /article/article.jsp?id=20543&siteSection=1   (386 words)

  
 Indianola Municipal Utilities
Indianola Municipal Utilities (IMU) is located in Indianola, Iowa and provides the city with electric, water and communications services.
Indianola Municipal Utilities is committed to providing the highest quality and most reliable customer-oriented services through continuous improvements in resources and efficiency.
Provide the lowest possible cost water and electric service that is equitable for the utilities and the City of Indianola and that supports economic development and community betterment.
www.i-m-u.com   (283 words)

  
 National City Guide | Indianola City Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Indianola City Guide is standards-compliant CSS and XHTML.
It is our pleasure to provide residents of Indianola with city guide related news and information.
We appreciate our members in Indianola helping us to make this network one of the fastest growing city guides in the nation.
www.nationalcityguide.net /iowa/indianola/index.html   (79 words)

  
 McCook Daily Gazette: Story: New fire station sign of pride in Indianola
Fire Chief Tom Davidson raises the flag on the flag pole dedicated to the memory of former fire chief and EMT recruiter/instructor George Cornwell Jr.
INDIANOLA -- Indianola Mayor Cliff Lord said his community has its ups and downs, and its residents have their disagreements and disputes.
Mike Harris, president of the Indianola city board, presented a "special award" to the families of Cliff and Tim Lord, explaining that the new fire station would not be where it is today without the donation of buildings by the Lord families.
www.mccookgazette.com /story/1114100.html   (431 words)

  
 Indianola Chamber of Commerce
Indianola businesses need to be aware that map publishing companies come to our community yearly to sell ads and print maps of the town of Indianola and Warren County.
The Indianola Chamber of Commerce excels in its work to improve the economy and quality of life in Indianola and Warren County.
Indianola’s Executive Director was part of the Partnership’s annual Washington D. lobbying trip, gaining experience to be better equipped to work on the issues affecting Indianola.
www.indianolachamber.com /Newsletter/pastnews.asp?IssueID=20   (1708 words)

  
 Pets Newswire | Indianola Pets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Indianola Pets is made available in Iowa through IPR Wire - the online leader in pet news and information.
It is our pleasure to provide residents of Indianola with pet related news and information.
We appreciate our members in Indianola helping us to make this network one of the fastest growing pet sites in the nation.
www.surfmeister.net /iowa/indianola/003.html   (94 words)

  
 GazetteOnline - Teen dies after skateboarding accident in Indianola   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
INDIANOLA, IA - A 16-year-old girl died from injuries she suffered when she fell off her skateboard and bumped her head, officials said.
Katey Foy, of Indianola, fell off her skateboard last Thursday while at a local skate park and was taken to a hospital with a concussion.
The family's pastor, Rev. Ted Lyddon Hatten with the Center Chapel, said the girl was alert and talking with her parents when she was transported.
www.gazetteonline.com /2005/07/26/Home/News/skateboard.htm   (181 words)

  
 Indianola, MS News
The Indianola Academy Colonels football team scored 35 points and held the visiting North Delta Green Waves to 7 in the Colonels league win on Friday.
James Clark Woods of Indianola announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Susan Elizabeth Woods of Brandon, to Earl James Stringer III of Brandon, son of Mr.
INDIANOLA - John Ed Cothran says he was unable to assist federal agents earlier this year when...
www.topix.net /city/indianola-ms   (664 words)

  
 Marketing Newswire | Indianola Marketing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Indianola Marketing is made available in Iowa through the IPR Wire Marketing Newswire - the online leader in marketing news and information.
It is our pleasure to provide residents of Indianola with marketing related news and information.
We appreciate our members in Indianola helping us to make this network one of the fastest growing marketing sites in the nation.
www.surfmeister.net /iowa/indianola/004.html   (97 words)

  
 Indianola Public Library What's Up?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Indianola Public Library is starting a Home Delivery program for people who are home-bound.
The Indianola Public Library Board of Trustees has formed a Building Planning Committee to begin looking at the future space needs of the Library.
As Dan Hoffa stated, "The city is poised for growth and the Board wants to makes sure that long-term plans for the Library are in place." Questions or comments may be directed to members of the committee or to Joyce Godwin, Library Director.
www.indianola.lib.ia.us /what's_up.htm   (277 words)

  
 Indianola Hotel - Luxury Hotel in Indianola Mississippi
Indianola Hotel, Mississippi USA - Sort in order of price
Property type hotel year built 9999 4 sunbursts the days inn is nestled in the heart of indianola.
B king park and museum interior corridor superstart breakfast outdoor swimming pool guest laundry micro fridge in all rooms coffee maker in all rooms iron ironing board in all rooms hairdryer in all rooms hbo cinemax free local calls free toll free and long distance access pets accepted 2 meeting rooms
www.hotel-anywhere.com /hotel/indianola.htm   (201 words)

  
 Area Attractons for the Bungalow On C in Indianola, Iowa
The first park in the Indianola system was donated in 1906 by William and Francis Buxton.
A 1-meter diving board, water therapy seat, water cascade, leaping lily pads, critter hideout lagoon, bubbling beach, sandpit, and a super sidewinder slide (a 195 ft waterslide.) The pool is fun for all ages.
Five miles South of Indianola on Hwy 65/69 (one mile west on Hwy 349) this 770 acre park offers picnicking, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, camping, fishing and more.
www.iabedandbreakfast.com /bungalow1/attractions.htm   (511 words)

  
 Indianola AIDS Ribbons, Indianola AIDS Resources / HIV Resources
Posting a ribbon on the AIDSribbons.com map of America is a wonderful way to celebrate the memory of friends and loved ones, and to commemorate the efforts of worthy individuals and organizations.
The best part of the AIDSribbons.com map of America is that the money raised goes to support HIV/AIDS prevention education efforts (including Indianola AIDS Resources / HIV Resources), as well as services and advocacy for those infected and affected.
Your multiple ribbon discount is calculated as you go, then applied to the total when you're ready to checkout and pay at our secure server.
www.stilltheking.com /hivaidsribbons985.htm   (312 words)

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