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History in
a Pecan Shell
Daniel T. Leary,
early settler, was the community’s namesake. A post office opened
in 1894. The population was 75 in 1914 and by the mid 1920s it had
declined to just 25 residents.
As mentioned in the histories of neighboring towns, Leary prospered
after the two military installations were built. The population increased
to 100 by 1945, still modest, but secure. By the mid 1950s, it had
reached new heights, at 350 residents.
In 1982 the population was reported at 253 which has since grown to
555 for the 2000 census.
Photographer's Note:
"Here is the town of Leary, located on highway US-82, in Bowie
County about 8-miles west of Texarkana.
It should be noted that all these towns, Leary, Victory
City, Hooks (all located on highway
US-82) and even Red Springs and Redwater
to the south are all at the very large military facility of “Red River
Army Depot.” Some of the pics at these towns are of parts to this
facility." - Gerald
Massey, June 2010 |
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Leary
First Baptist Church
Photo courtesy Gerald
Massey, June 2010 |
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