Leal, Texas
Ghost town in Texas, United States
28°54′51″N 98°21′37″W / 28.9141414°N 98.3602905°W / 28.9141414; -98.3602905Leal is a ghost town in Atascosa and Bexar counties, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] It is located within the San Antonio metropolitan area.
History
A post office was established at Leal in 1858 and remained in operation until 1867. It was named in honor of a local family. The community disappeared after the Civil War and is now a part of the communities of Cassin and Earle.[2]
Geography
Leal is located at the intersection of Leon Creek and the Medina River in southern Bexar County.[2] It also extends into Atascosa County.[1]
Education
Leal is served by the Pleasanton Independent School District.
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leal, Texas
- ^ a b Long, Christopher. "Leal, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
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Municipalities and communities of Atascosa County, Texas, United States
County seat: Jourdanton
communities
- Ditto
- Dobrowolski
- Leal‡
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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