Leon County
There are two stories for how the name of this County came to be History holds that the name was derived from the founder of Victoria, Texas: Martin de Leon; while local tradition states that it was named after a yellow wolf found in the region, affectionately called "Leon". Either way, this county, located Northwest of College Station is home to the towns of Centerville, Jewett, and Buffalo and still holds true to the rural roots of its past.
Recreation and Entertainment
Every year in September the city of Buffalo holds the Buffalo Stampede festival. This event includes a fun run, auction, cook off, pet show, car show and a parade. Fort Boggy State Park is located in Centerville, Texas where fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and small boating are allowed on the 15 acre lake. Also located in Centerville is Woody's Smokehouse, which is known as of the best smokehouses around.
Schools
Buffalo High School educates 227 students, while Leon High School in Jewett, Texas teaches 230 students and Centerville High School in Centerville instructs around 340 children.
Living
Leon County is one of the top 3 calf producing counties in Texas and is known as a great farming area, with a small town atmosphere.
