Leon County Texas. (original) (raw)

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Leon County History

1936 Centennial MarkerLEON 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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