Surrounded by Leslie Township, the city of Leslie, Michigan includes two separate parts, with the main section east of US-127 and a smaller section west of the highway.
Located in southern Ingham County, Leslie is a few miles from Jackson County, in the south-central portion of the Lower Peninsula.
The Royston Drain, Huntoon Creek, and some smaller waterways flow through the village.
Besides US-127, other routes to and from the village include Churchhill Road, Hull Road, Kirby Road, State Road (Russell Street), West Bellevue Road (West Bellevue Street), and West Fitchburg Road (Mill Street). Cities and villages within twenty miles of Leslie include Mason, Dansville, Stockbridge, Eaton Rapids, Jackson, and Springport.
The first permanent European settler in the area that was to become Leslie was probably Elijah Woodworth, who built a log cabin in 1836. As others moved into the area, the community became known as Meekersville, for Benjamin Meeker, another pioneer settler. When a post office was established there on January 11, 1841, it was renamed Leslie, at the suggestion of Dr. Jerry G. Cornell, who named it for a prominent family in his home state of New York. Henry Fiske was the first postmaster in Leslie.
Leslie was incorporated as a village in 1869, and as a city in 1968.
Since it first appeared on a census roll in 1880 with a population of 1,113, the community has remained stable, showing a trend toward steady growth, with decreases in 1890, 1910, 1990, and 2010, with a population of 1,891 in 2010.
The city has a full-time police department staffed by a police chief, two full-time officers, and other part-time officers. The Leslie Fire Department is a cooperative effort between the city and the township. The volunteer, paid-on-call department is headquartered in a facility at Oak and Kirby Streets. The LFD also has mutual aid agreements with most of the surrounding communities.
The Leslie Public School District serves the city and most of the township, along with portions of both Ingham and Jackson Counties. White Pine Academy is a public school academy in Leslie. Founded in 1999, it is chartered by Saginaw Valley State University.
Many of the city's recreational facilities and programs are cooperative efforts between the city, township, and public school district. When school is not in session, many of the facilities operated by the school district are open for use by the public.
The Jackson & Lansing Railroad provides freight service to customers along a 47-mile track formerly operated by Norfolk Southern. In Jackson, the J&L connects with Norfolk Southern, and with CSX and Canadian National in Lansing.
The focus of this portion of our guide is on the city of Leslie, Michigan. Online resources representing the municipal government or any other governmental entities based in Leslie, as well as local businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organization, attractions, events, and sport and recreational facilities and programs, are appropriate for this category.
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Situated just outside of the Leslie, Michigan city limits, to the southwest, the entertainment venue features four attractions, available through one ticket, with other side attractions available at extra costs. Its location, hours of operation, age restrictions, parking instructions, and other information are posted, along with horror stories to go along with the haunted theme, a gallery of photographs, videos, Its Ambassador program is discussed, and a membership form is included.
https://awakenhaunt.com/
Situated south of Michigan's State Capitol, Leslie was incorporated as a village in 1869, and as a city nearly a century later. The official municipal website presents a brief profile and history of the city, introduces elected officials and administrative staff, and posts city council minutes and agendas, city ordinances, and access to various reports, forms, and documents. Other resources include a citizen's guide, its cooperation plan, debt service report, budget data, and projected budget.
https://www.cityofleslie.org/
Serving the city of Leslie, Michigan, the public school district offers a K-12th-grade curriculum through three campuses, Woodworth Elementary School, Leslie Middle School, and Leslie High School, each of which is featured here, with administrative contacts, class or teacher pages, student handbooks, daily schedules, dress codes, student services, and enrollment documents. The school board is identified, and the district's academics and athletics programs are highlighted.
https://www.lesliek12.net/
Established in 1836, the civil township is in southern Ingham County. The township surrounds the city of Leslie, although the two are administered autonomously. Office hours, contacts, and a calendar of events are noted on the official township website, which also includes informational bulletins, lists of township officials, election schedules, demographics, and a history of the township. Hall rental policies and fees are noted, and the township's Neighborhood Watch program is introduced.
https://www.leslietownship.org/
Reliable Auto Sales Service, LLC
Offering a selection of pre-owned vehicles, the auto sales and service center is located on West Fitchburg Road in Leslie, Michigan. Its available inventory is featured online, with photographs, estimated miles per gallon, mileage, pricing, and other information. Prospective customers may apply online, and a loan calculator is provided. Utilizing ASE Certified Technicians, its service center is highlighted and, as a NAPA AutoCare Center, its parts department is included, with contacts.
https://www.reliableauto-salesandservice.com/
The tuition-free public school academy is a K-8th-grade school in Leslie, Michigan. A staff directory, staff professional development schedules, and the school improvement plan are published on the site, which introduces the board of education and offers minutes of BOE meetings. Other resources include a school year updates and various response and learning plans, as well as parent and student resources, a school calendar, after-school programs, lunch programs, and technology services.
https://whitepineacademy.weebly.com/
