Leggett, Texas

Unincorporated community in Polk County, Texas

Unincorporated area in Texas, United States
30°49′4.7″N 94°52′13.76″W / 30.817972°N 94.8704889°W / 30.817972; -94.8704889Country United StatesState TexasCountyPolkPopulation
 (2000)
 • Total500Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

Leggett is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Texas, United States. It is located at the junction of U.S. Highway 59 (future Interstate 69) and Farm to Market Road 942. As of 2000, the community had approximately 500 residents.[1]

The Leggett Independent School District serves area students.

History

In 1919 Leggett, described as a sundown town, a white council set a curfew for blacks, banned black fraternal and church meetings, and forbade African Americans from visiting the railroad station or the post office.[2]: 164 

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Leggett has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa on climate maps).[3]

References

  1. ^ "Leggett, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved March 17, 2008.
  2. ^ McWhirter, Cameron (2011). Red Summer. The Summer of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America. Henry Holt. ISBN 9780805089066.
  3. ^ Climate Summary for Leggett, Texas
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