Historical Marker
Leon County Courthouse
Historical marker location:
Centerville, Texas
( at intersection of SH 7 and SH 75)
Marker installed: 1966
Built 1887 of slate brick, locally made. One of oldest Texas courthouses still in its original state. County created in 1846. County seat was moved from Leona to Centerville in 1850.
Two earlier courthouses have occupied this site.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.
The Battle of San Jacinto fought on April 21, 1836, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution, and led to the capture of Santa Anna and the end of the conflict.