Indianola and Matagorda Island served a major role in the history and development of Texas.  Matagorda Island served as a key point of entry for German immigrants as early as 1844.Incorporated in 1853, Indianola is now a ghost town. Once the county seat of Calhoun County, Indianola once had a population of more than 5,000 before a major hurricane destroyed the town in 1875, The town was rebuilt and again destroyed by a second hurricane in 1886.  Linda Wolff goes into great detail in bringing the rich history of Indianola and Matagorda Island to life in this book. Designated a...