Leon Junction is an unincorporated community in Coryell County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 25 in 2000. It is located within the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area.
Education
In 1904, New Olive School had 75 students and two teachers.[2] Today, the community is served by the Gatesville Independent School District.
Notable person
Jack Thornton, basketball player.[3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leon Junction, Texas
- ^ Smyrl, Vivian Elizabeth. "Leon Junction, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Jack Thornton NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
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