Settlers began arriving in the Frio Canyon in the mid-nineteenth century, and as the population grew dramatically by the 1880s, many wanted to worship together as the Church of Christ. In the early years, Christians met in members' homes, in schools, at the Edwards County courthouse, and under a brush arbor, while summer meetings at Youngblood Springs included dinner on the ground and baptisms were conducted in the nearby Frio River. In the early 1900s, growing membership created a need for a church home, and in 1913 trustees S.T. Cooper, J.W. Dulaney, and T.L. Brooks acquired two lots in Leakey where a frame building was erected with reflector lamps on each side wall, pews, and a cast-iron heater. Electricity was installed in 1928. In 1932, part of the property was surrendered to the State of Texas for the planned U.S. 83 highway through Leakey, and a new building replaced the original structure with a sanctuary, classrooms, restrooms, office, and baptistery, although many congregants continued to request baptism in the Frio River. The new building was dedicated with church services on November 30, 1952, and a minister's residence was also built on a separate property. Through missions, community outreach, and spiritual guidance, the Church of Christ of Leakey has flourished for over a century and remains tied to the early history of Leakey and Real County.