Historical Marker

Leon County

Leona · Leon County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5289009628

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Marker Inscription

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.

About this site

Leon County is a historical marker in Leona, Leon County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 20 historical markers documented in Leon County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 102 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.1746, -95.9730 near Leona. The nearest cataloged historic site is Culton Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Court House Built in Leon County, Site of, Leona City Cemetery, and Middleton, William. B..

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5289009628. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 31.1746, -95.9730 · Leona, Leon County

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Nearby in Leon County

First Court House Built in Leon County, Site of

Middleton, William. B.