Leonard was settled about 1882 and was a station on the Pontiac, Oxford & Northern railroad (later GTW). It became a village in 1887. [MPN]
Leonard is located in the northeast corner of Oakland County in Addison Township.
Image info: Top, an early view of the Leonard depot with a mixed train in front. [CMUL]. 2nd view, the PO&N depot and elevator at Leonard in 1910. [UML]. 3rd image, a PO&N train wreck near Leonard. The exact location has not been determined. [UML]
The depot has reportedly been moved to 5450 Rochester Road in Leonard and has been repurposed as a private residence.
1917. The GTW had an agent here during the day shift. [TRT]
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