Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
Indian Point, later Indianola, was founded in August 1846. It had 5,000 people when a hurricane struck on September 15, 1875; it was rebuilt, then wiped out again on August 19, 1886. The post office closed for good on October 4, 1887 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Partly open The Handbook of Texas says the park at the site of old Indianola was transferred from the state to Calhoun County in June 1970 (Handbook of Texas). The map pin is approximate. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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