THE LEONARD PRESERVATION LEAGUE FOUNDATION

LEONARD, TX

Greenville Municipal Building (Greenville, Texas) Historic 1939 Greenville Municipal Building in Hunt County, Texas. It was built as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). In addition to city offices, the building the fire department, city jail and an auditorium. — Greenville Municipal Building (Greenville, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Leonard Preservation League Foundation (LPLF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Leonard, Texas. Established in 2015, the Foundation works to promote and maintain the unique characteristics of Leonard, a small town located in Fannin County, Texas. The Foundation seeks to maintain the historical buildings and structures in the town, and to promote the culture and heritage of the area.

The LPLF works closely with the Leonard Historical Society to support its efforts to preserve the town’s historical and cultural heritage. The Foundation also works to provide educational programming related to Leonard’s rich history and culture, and to raise awareness of the need for historic preservation in the area.

The Foundation organizes a variety of activities and events throughout the year. These include historic tours, lectures, and workshops, as well as fundraising events to support the preservation of Leonard’s buildings and sites. The Foundation also works to bring together individuals and organizations with an interest in preserving Leonard’s history and culture.

Through its efforts, the LPLF works to ensure that the history and culture of Leonard are preserved, and that the town’s citizens can continue to enjoy its unique character and charm. The Foundation’s work helps to ensure that Leonard’s rich history and culture remain alive.

THE LEONARD PRESERVATION LEAGUE FOUNDATION is a History Museum in LEONARD TX. US MID #8404800942

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

World War I Monument (Greenville, Texas) Historic 1920 World War I memorial fountain on the Hunt County Courthouse grounds in Greenville, Texas.

Hunt County Courthouse (Greenville Texas) Historic 1929 Hunt County Courthouse in Greenville, Texas. The Classical Revival style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1995 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96000688).

Katy Depot (Greenville Texas) Historical marker for Hunt County’s railroads. The plaque states:

Hunt County’s First Railroad - Missouri, Kansas &amp; Texas (Katy) Railway, whose first train from Denison reached here Oct. 1, 1880. A $5,000 cash bonus and right of way across Hunt County were guaranteed by Greenville men: F. P. Alexander, M. M. Arnold, A. Cameron, J. J. Cooper, J. C. Edmonds, Fred Ende, I. N. Harrison, J. W. Hawkins, J. T. Jenkins, W. C. Jones, J. C. O'Neal, W. G. Perkins, N. I. Ross, Edward Schiff, Sam D. Stinson, Daniel Upthegrove, A. B. Watson, and M. H. Wright. The Katy, which immediately built on to Mineola, stimulated a boom in Greenville and Hunt County population and economy.

Katy Depot (Greenville Texas) Historic 1896 Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway (MKT or Katy) Depot in Greenville, Texas. The Late Victorian eclectic railroad passenger station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 (NRHP No. 96001625).

Old U.S. Post Office (Greenville, Texas) Historical marker for the old U.S. Post Office in Greenville, Texas. The plaque states:

Tradition says mail came from Jefferson in early days and was dropped at a saloon. Greenville Post Office was created in 1847, and occupied rented quarters until 1910, when this structure was built. Neo-classic in style, it became an important element in architectural development of the city. In 1930, it was enlarged. Audie Murphy joined the army in this building on June 20, 1942, his 18th birthday; later he became the most decorated soldier of World War II. The city of Greenville acquired the structure in 1973 for historic preservation.

Old U.S. Post Office (Greenville, Texas) Historic former U.S. Post Office in Greenville, Texas. The Neo-Classical Revival style building was constructed 1910. It was acquired by the City of Greenville in 1973.

The old Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 (NRHP No. 74002081 as the Post Office Building).

Contact THE LEONARD PRESERVATION LEAGUE FOUNDATION

THE LEONARD PRESERVATION LEAGUE FOUNDATION
PO BOX 450
LEONARD
TX
75452-0450

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MID #	8404800942
Name	THE LEONARD PRESERVATION LEAGUE FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification	History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	522044813
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	33.388211, -96.245985
CODES	FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 147 US Census Tract: 950701 US Census Block: 2018