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LEAKEY
Pop. 420
1 10Alt. 1,609
Map Q-13
General-Small community (pronounced LAY-
key) is in one of most scenic and picturesque
areas of rugged Edwards Plateau, locally
called the Hill Country. Elevations range from1,500 to 2,400 feet with deep, dramatic
canyons cut by Frio and Nueces Rivers. Archaeological excavations show
evidence of prehistoric civilizations in area. At time of first Spanish explorers,
game-rich area was inhabited by Comanche, Apache and Lipan-Apache
Indians. Ranching predominates today featuring cattle, sheep and goats.
Flocks of registered Angora goats produce prized mohair, Camping and
hunting are popular with visitors. Game birds and animals include white-
tailed deer, wild turkey, mourning dove, quail, squirrel, javelina, rabbits,
and raccoons.
Stop by Texarome perfume factory and cedar mill. Texas cedarwood and
its derivatives is one of the most widely used ingredients of fragrance formu-
las world-wide. Factory open daily. 1.5 miles east on F.M. 337. Admission.
Also, factory outlet store in downtown.
Garner State Park-10 miles south on U.S. 83. See CONCAN.
Real County Historical Museum-Historic items and articles displayed in
period rooms depicting history of Real County area. Open Fri., Sat. 10 a.m. -
4 p.m. Just off courthouse square. Admission.
Scenic Drives-F.M. 337 both east and west spans some of the Hill
Country's most spectacular scenery-wooded steeps and tiny secluded val-
leys. West to Camp Wood leads to river camps on the picturesque Nueces
River. East to Vanderpool and north on F.M. 187 leads to beautiful Lost
Maples Natural Area.
U.S. 83 north skirts East Frio River; 12 miles north, a roadside park offers
spectacular view and picnic facilities. Texas 39 east, along Guadalupe River
to Ingrain is another picturesque route.
Wildlife Art Museum-Features art of taxidermy, sculpture, paintings
and carvings. Open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. On F.M. 337, 3 blocks east
of U.S. 83.LEVELLAND
Pop. 14,229Alt. 3,523
Map G-8/9
General-Appropriately named for the sur-
rounding terrain; surveyed and plotted by
cereal king C.W. Post in 1912 on the
Oxsheer Ranch that he had purchased in1906. Suggested name of Hockley City
denied by Post Office because of Harris County town of same name.
City has recently become known as "City of Mosaics" with acquisition ofseveral large outdoor, colorful mosaics. These may be found on chamber of
commerce building, college buildings, hospital, clinic, and a freestanding
mosaic in Carver Park. Free overnight RV park south on U.S. 385; 3-day
maximum stay.
South Plains College Art Museum-Fine Arts Building houses excep-
tional collection of old masters art donated to college by Marjorie
Merriweather Post, daughter of city's founder. Campus on U.S. 385 southeast.
LEWISVILLE-See DALLAS/FORT WORTH METROPLEX CITIES
SECTION, Page 40.LEXINGTON
Pop. 948Alt. 456
Map P-18
General-Oldest settlement in Lee County
dates from early 1850s. Arrival of railroad
in 1890 brought business and population
growth. Interesting gazebo on town square
is center of civic events.Pioneer Village-Three authentic log cabins, restored and relocated just
north of the town square. One was built by George Washington Guthrie, a
veteran of the battle of San Jacinto and the War Between the States. Local
and pioneer history displays and occasional special exhibits. Open May -
Oct. 1st, Mon. - Fri. 9 - 11 a.m., 2 - 4 p.m., Sat. 2 - 4 p.m.LIBERTY
Pop. 8,072Alt. 51
Map P-22
General-Among oldest settled areas of
Texas, several hundred Anglo-Americans
established farms in 1820s on Mexican landgrants. Town laid out 183 1, named "Villa
de la Santissima Trinidad de la Libertad,"
quickly shortened to Liberty by English-speaking residents. William B. Travis,
Sam Houston, and David Burnet all practiced law in Liberty. Three brothers
from town died at the Alamo; some 50 Liberty citizens fought in Battle of San
Jacinto in 1836, when Texas won its independence.
Seat of Liberty County, town was a busy port when steamboats plied the
Trinity River in the late 19th Century. Today a farming-ranching community
with substantial oil production dating from 1925.
Geraldine D. Humphreys Cultural Center-Project of local historical
and arts groups, the center includes a museum, library, and performing arts
theater. Adjacent is Liberty Bell Tower, replica of original Liberty Bell
(Philadelphia, PA) famed in U.S. history. Cast from original pattern in same
molding pit by Whitechapel Bell Foundry, London, England, that crafted the
original bell. But this one isn't cracked; it tolls on special occasions. 171(
Sam Houston St. in downtown Liberty; open Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m..161
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