Leal is a ghost town in Atascosa and Bexar counties, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] 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.[2]
Geography
Leal is located at the intersection of Leon Creek and the Medina River in southern Bexar County.[2] It also extends into Atascosa County.[1]
Education
Leal is served by the Pleasanton Independent School District.
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leal, Texas
- ^ a b Long, Christopher. "Leal, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
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