Station: Leoni, MI
atLeoniMI[DougLeffler].jpg "PC train at Leoni MI")
[DougLefflerColl].jpg "PC train at Leoni MI")
Leoni was settled about 1830 about eight miles east of downtown Jackson in Jackson Countyat what is now East Michigana nd Portage Roads. It was known as a "whiskey town" and the center of a railroad "war" that won the area the slogan " Leoni against the world". The only structure remaining is old assembly hall, which is now a part of the Leoni Battist Church. [JCP/2014-1030]
See also: Leoni Pit
Photo Info: Top, an eastbound Penn Central train CD-4 passes Leoni in the early 1970's. 2nd photo, PC 3139 heading west near Leoni with train BM-7. [Both, Doug Leffler]
Notes
The Detroit, Jackson & Chicago interurban railway had a short passing siding here in 1922, known as Leoni Switch. [CERA-103]
Time Line
1920. On the Michigan Central, this is a prepaid station with no resident agent. [MCOAS]
