Leggett, Texas Explained

Leggett
Settlement Type:Unincorporated area
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Texas
Coordinates:30.818°N -94.8705°W
Population Total:500
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Polk

Leggett is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Texas, United States. It is located at the junction of U.S. Highway 59 (future Interstate 69) and Farm to Market Road 942. As of 2000, the community had approximately 500 residents.[1]

The Leggett Independent School District serves area students.

History

In 1919 Leggett, described as a sundown town, a white council set a curfew for blacks, banned black fraternal and church meetings, and forbade African Americans from visiting the railroad station or the post office.[2]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Leggett has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa on climate maps).[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leggett, Texas . The Handbook of Texas online . 2008-03-17.
  2. Book: McWhirter , Cameron . Red Summer. The Summer of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America. Henry Holt. 2011. 9780805089066.
  3. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=172514&cityname=Leggett%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Leggett, Texas