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History in
a Pecan Shell
The abundant water of the area drew many Indian tribes and the entire
area was one of the last strongholds of Lipan Apaches and Comanches
who were not happy about being displaced.
After the arrival of the first Anglo-settlers the first industry established
was the same as Bandera,
Kerrville
and other riverfront towns - shingle manufacturing.
Shingle production and lumbering of the abundant Cypress trees was
the major economic force until ranching and the raising of Angora
goats replaced those activities. Tourism increased as roads improved.
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A timeline
of significant events in Leakey
1856:
John and Nancy Leakey with a handfull of others settled
near the site at springs that were to be named Leakey Springs.
1883: The post office from the town of Floral moved to the
settlement and opened in the Leakey store
1884: Leakey became county seat of Edwards County and remained
until 1891when it moved to Rocksprings.
1904: The population was just over 300 persons
1913: Real County was organized and Leakey became the county
seat. See Real County
Courthouse
1926: The population was only 150 people
1951: Leakey gets around to incorporating
1956: Leakey's population reaches its zenith of 762 people.
Conflict
on the Frio by Linda-Kirkpatrick
The McLaurin Story - Last to be killed by Indians (in Real County),
victims of Lipan Apaches |
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street on the courthouse square
TE photo, 2001 |
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Leakey
Texas Forum
Leakey founders
I am one of many Leakeys in the UK, and stumbled upon your history
of Leakey in Real County, Texas. I was interested to read that the
founders, John and Nancy Leakey are interred in the Leakey
cemetery and were the last to be killed by Red Indians in Real
County. I wondered if you know anything about the origins of the
founders. Do you know where they came from and can you direct me
to any websites to help? - Chris Leakey, June 03, 2004
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