Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Leon came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Leon in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Leon. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Leon:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Rand McNally Map of West Virginia (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Appalachia & Piedmont
Written by: Walker, Mike
Published by Steam Powered Video (SPV), 2004
(Available from Amazon.com)

Shell Oil Road Map for West Virginia (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

We found Leon in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Leon for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Leon. See our Misc Page for Leon for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Leon:

Leon was mentioned in the following schedules:

New York Central Railroad Time Table (June 1941)

New York Central Railroad Time Table (April 1950)

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Leon. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/