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.
31.1746° N, 95.9730° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
east side of SH 75, about 1 mile N of FM 977, S of Fort Boggy State Park. Bronze seal reported missing Oct. 2017.
Nearby Markers
- 1.4 mi S Site of the First Court House Built in Leon County Leona
- 1.5 mi NW Site of Fort Boggy Centerville
- 1.7 mi S Wm. B. Middleton Leona
- 1.8 mi NW Fort Boggy Centerville
- 2 mi SE John Durst Leona
- 4.4 mi SW Evans Chapel Church Leona