Leslie, Wisconsin
| Leslie, Wisconsin | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Leslie, Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 42°46′14″N 90°21′59″W / 42.77056°N 90.36639°WCoordinates: 42°46′14″N 90°21′59″W / 42.77056°N 90.36639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577699[1] |
Leslie is an unincorporated community located in the town of Belmont, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. Leslie is located on County Highway G 2.9 miles (4.7 km) northwest of the village of Belmont.[2]
History
A post office called Leslie was established in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[3] The community was named in honor of Leslie Johnson, the son of the original owner of the town site.[4]
Notes
- ↑ "Leslie". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Lafayette County (PDF) (Map). Wisconsin Department of Transportation. 2011. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ↑ "Lafayette County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 94.
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