Leggett, Texas


Leggett is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Texas, United States. It is located at the junction of U.S. Highway 59 and Farm to Market Road 942. As of 2000, the community had approximately 500 residents.
The Leggett Independent School District serves area students.

History

In 1919 Leggett, described as a "sawmill town", a white council set a curfew for blacks, banned black fraternal and church meetings, and forbade blacks from visiting the railroad station or the Post Office.

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.