Leon County, Texas
Leon County | |
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The Leon County Courthouse in Centerville was originally built of slate brick in 1887. Two previous structures have occupied the current site. | |
Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 31°18′N 96°00′W / 31.3°N 96°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Founded | 1846 |
| Named after | Martín de León |
| Seat | Centerville |
| Largest city | Buffalo |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,081 sq mi (2,800 km2) |
| • Land | 1,073 sq mi (2,780 km2) |
| • Water | 7.5 sq mi (19 km2) 0.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 15,719 |
| • Density | 15/sq mi (5.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 17th |
| Website | www |
Leon County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 15,719. Its county seat is Centerville.