Fulshear Branch Alert

Because of air-conditioning issues at the Fulshear Branch Library, the library MAY CLOSE early today (Wednesday, October 22). Elections WILL continue to take place in the Meeting Room of the library.

Mission Bend Branch Alert

The Mission Bend Branch Library is currently closed for repairs. Currently held items may be picked up at the front door by calling 832-471-5900 when you arrive at the library. When you call, have your barcode ready to give to staff. Staff will meet you at the front door with your items. Please have your library card and/or photo ID ready to show staff. Check back for updates.  

Virtual: The Story of Indianola

Program Type:

History/Genealogy
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Description

Indianola was once a thriving and prosperous coastal city that even rivaled Galveston. It got its start as a landing place for German immigrants headed for western Texas. Eventually, it grew to become the county seat of Calhoun County from 1852 to 1886. Indianola managed to survive the bombardment and Union occupation during the Civil War, but was eventually destroyed by two hurricanes. The first one hit in 1875 when Indianola was at its peak with a population of more than 5,000 people.  The city was rebuilt on a smaller scale, but was later destroyed by another hurricane in 1886 from which it never recovered from. This is the story of Indianola.

This program will be pre-recorded. A link to the video will be added here the day of the scheduled program.

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