Leggett, Texas

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Leggett
Unincorporated area
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Leggett
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Leggett
Leggett (the United States)
Coordinates: 30°49′4.7″N94°52′13.76″W / 30.817972°N 94.8704889°W / 30.817972; -94.8704889
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
StateFlag of Texas.svg  Texas
County Polk
Population
 (2000)
 • Total500
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)

Leggett is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Texas. 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]

Contents

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]

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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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