Named for John J. Lee, an early settler and the community’s first postmaster, the small city of Leeton is in Johnson County, Missouri. Leeton was one of the important trading points in the southern part of the county, situated on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas as well as the Rock Island Railroad lines, which paralleled each other. The town was platted as soon as the location of the railroad station was decided upon, and recorded in 1895. The town was incorporated in 1906. Missouri Highway 2 runs through the center of town, while Highway EE passed east-west in the northern part of Leeton. Newcastle is east of Leeton, while Post Oak is to the west and Shawnee Mound is southwest of the city.
Recommended Resources
The Johnson County, Missouri city was incorporated in 1906. The official municipal web site offers a profile and brief history of the community, administrative and departmental contacts, and a guide to local organizations and businesses. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://leetonmissouri.embarqspace.com/
The family cattle operation is located in Leeton, about sixty-five miles southeast of Kansas City, Missouri. Its herd sires, reference sires, cow herds, sale bulls, and commercial herds are highlighted, with photographs and contact data.
http://www.etherefords.com/
Serving the public school population of Leeton, Missouri, the school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through a preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school, each of which are highlighted here, including its health services, counseling center, and athletic program.
http://www.leeton.k12.mo.us/
Mineral County Historical Society
Headquartered in the former Mineral Creek Church of the Brethren building, which had served the congregation from the 1890s to 2003, the not-for-profit organization operates the Leeton Museum. An overview of the organization and museum are featured, including its organizational structure, bylaws, finance statements, and projects are given.
http://www.leetonmuseum.com/
Competitors from all over the United States and Canada, along with their canine partners, come to Leeton, Missouri once a year to test their skills and vie for the title of United States Border Collie Handler’s Association National Cattledog Finals Open Champion. A schedule of events, handler information, sponsorships, vendors, and photographs are presented.
http://www.nationalcattledogfinals.com/
