LeRoy was settled when the Grand Rapids & Indiana (later PRR) came through here in 1871. The settlement was incorporated as a village in 1873.
LeRoy was on the GR&I's south-north route between Grand Rapids and Mackinaw City. It was about 15 miles north of Reed City in Osceola County.
Photo Info: Top, an early view of the GR&I depot at LeRoy. [CMUL]. 2nd photo, the GR&I railroad depot at LeRoy in a winter view. Note the approaching train. The train order/block signal is set to stop for trains in both directions. [Alan Loftis collection]
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