Leal, Texas Explained

Official Name:Leal, Texas
Settlement Type:Ghost town
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Leal
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Atascosa, Bexar
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:302
Coordinates:28.9141°N -98.3603°W
Area Code:830
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1380070

Leal is a ghost town in Atascosa and Bexar counties, in the U.S. state of Texas. 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.[1]

Geography

Leal is located at the intersection of Leon Creek and the Medina River in southern Bexar County.[1] It also extends into Atascosa County.

Education

Leal is served by the Pleasanton Independent School District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leal, TX. Long. Christopher. tshaonline.org. 2022-01-01.