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Leon Springs, Texas
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 Leon Springs, Texas
Location in Texas
Leon Springs, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bexar |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1339823 |
Leon Springs is a small community in Bexar County, Texas. It is not a city on its own. Parts of Leon Springs are now inside the city limits of San Antonio. In 2000, about 137 people lived there. It is part of the bigger San Antonio Metropolitan Area.
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History of Leon Springs
German families started settling in Leon Springs in the mid-1800s. Important settlers included John O. Meusebach, George von Plehwe, and Max Aue.
The Aue Stagecoach Inn
The Aue Stagecoach Inn was a famous place. It was the first stop for stagecoaches traveling from San Antonio all the way to San Diego, California. This inn was very important for travelers. It closed in 2004 and is now privately owned.
Military Training Camps
Leon Springs became well-known because of military training. An officer training school was located at Camp Bullis. During World War I, several cavalry units of the Army were stationed here. These included the 304th Cavalry Regiment and the 153rd Infantry Regiment.
The Arkansas National Guard also sent troops to Leon Springs. They came for training in 1908 and 1910. Later, during World War II, Camp Stanley was another training school in the community.
Community Growth and Changes
A post office opened in Leon Springs in 1857. It stayed open until 1918. In 1885, the community had a cotton gin, a general store, and two hotels. About 50 people lived there then.
The population changed over time. It dropped by half in the 1930s. But by 1946, it grew to 100 people. From 1990 to 2000, the population stayed at 137.
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway reached Leon Springs in 1887. The train stop was first called Aue Station.
Local Businesses
The first Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurant was started in Leon Springs. However, the company closed this location in 2002 after two big floods.
Leon Springs is also where the first Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q was founded. This restaurant chain was created by Rudolph Aue. He was a descendant of Max Aue, one of the town's founders.
Today, the community has several churches. These include Baptist, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, and non-denominational churches.
Geography and Location
Leon Springs is located along Interstate 10. It is about 19 miles (31 km) northwest of Downtown San Antonio. It is in the northwestern part of Bexar County.
Education for Students
Students in Leon Springs attend schools in the Northside Independent School District.
Here are some of the schools students might attend:
- Leon Springs Elementary School and Aue Elementary School
- Hector Garcia Middle School and Rawlinson Middle School
- Louis D. Brandeis High School and Tom C. Clark High School
Notable People from Leon Springs
Many interesting people have connections to Leon Springs. Some were military officers, others were educators or artists.
- Andrew Davis Bruce: A soldier and the third president of the University of Houston.
- Henry W. Butner: A former Army officer.
- John M. Devine: A former Army officer.
- Louis R. Douglass: A civil engineer who helped build army hospitals in Leon Springs.
- Aaron R. Fisher: A former Army officer.
- Anthony Franchini: A talented guitarist.
- John Daniel Leinbach Hartman: A former United States Army officer.
- Doyle Overton Hickey: A former Army officer.
- Harry H. Johnson: A former Army officer.
- Lloyd E. Jones: A former Army officer.
- Louis Jordan: A football player who served in World War I at Camp Bullis.
- Lesley J. McNair: A former Army officer.
- Troy H. Middleton: A former Army officer, educator, and president at Louisiana State University.
- George Peddy: An attorney, military officer, and political figure.
- Adolf Topperwein: He opened a shooting range in Leon Springs in 1951.
- Samuel Tankersley Williams: A senior United States Army officer who attended Camp Bullis.
- Edwin A. Zundel: A former Army officer.
Local Media
KCJV-LP is a radio station in Leon Springs. It broadcasts Oldies music on 97.9 FM.
