Station: 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]