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Leon County
History
1936 Centennial
Marker
LEON COUNTY
Formed from Robertson County.
Created March 17, 1846;
organized July 13, 1846.
Named in honor of Martin de Leon, 1765-1833. A Texas empresario, founder
of Victoria.
County seat, Leona
1846; Centerville,
since 1850. |
Leon County
Town List
Cities, Towns &
Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments,
museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images,
area destinations, hotels,
and forum.
County Seat - Centerville
Book Hotel Here - Centerville
Hotels |
From 1907 Texas
state map #2090 showing Leon County
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
From 1920 Texas
state map #10749 showing Leon County
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
From 1940 Texas
state map #4335 showing Leon County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
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Escapes, in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing
Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history and vintage/historic
photos, please contact
us. |
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