LEON COUNTY, Texas (KRHD) — A group of Leon County residents is rallying to save the last remaining structure from the historic town of Bowling, a building that has served as a schoolhouse, church and Masonic lodge for more than 150 years.
Watch the full story here: Leon County neighbors work to preserve historic Bowling School building
The Old Bowling School and Cemetery in Marquez represents more than just an aging structure to local neighbors — it's a repository of memories and rich history that connects generations of families to their past.
"It's not just community history, it's Leon County history, it's Texas history," said Tex Payne, a Leon County resident whose family has deep ties to the building.
Ezekiel Ramirez
Tucked between the pines, the weathered structure stands as