Region: Prairies and Lakes
Established in 1881 by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad and named for
its close proximity to the Leon River, De Leon is home to Texas' largest fruit
farm, the largest peanut shelling plant in the U.S. and more than 10,000 acres
of pecan trees.
Don't miss the "Weeping Oak," the town's great oak tree with limbs that grow
downward, featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not."
Texas' oldest Peach and Melon Festival is held during the first full week in
August. 254/893-6600.