 san leon is a census-designated place (cdp) in galveston county, texas, united states. the population was 4,970 at the 2010 census. ==history==  during the early 19th century the pirate jean lafitte who ruled galveston island established a stronghold at eagle point in modern san leon. eagle point went on to become an important shipping and trading post for slaves. a community was established, known as edward's point and later north galveston. when the north galveston, houston and kansas city railroad was built through the area in 1893 the town began to develop as a commercial center. however, fol
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