Leslie, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leslie, Wisconsin
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 Leslie, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Leslie, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Town | Belmont |
| Elevation | 354 m (1,161 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577699 |
Welcome to Leslie! This small place is an unincorporated community in Wisconsin, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger town or county.
Leslie is located in Lafayette County. It's specifically found within the town of Belmont. You can find Leslie about 2.9 miles (4.7 km) northwest of the village of Belmont along County Highway G.
History of Leslie
How Leslie Got Its Name
The community of Leslie was named after a person! It was given its name to honor Leslie Johnson. Leslie Johnson was the son of the person who originally owned the land where the community was built.
Leslie's Post Office Days
A post office was opened in Leslie in the year 1881. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1934. After that, people in Leslie would have gotten their mail from a nearby town.
