Leoville, Kansas
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 Leoville, Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Decatur |
| Elevation | 2,753 ft (839 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 785 |
| GNIS feature ID | 484535[1] |
Leoville is an unincorporated community in Decatur County, Kansas, United States. Leoville is located along K-223 3.6 miles (5.8 km) south-southwest of Dresden.[2]
History
Leoville was founded in 1885 by a colony of German Catholics.[3] They named their community in honor of Pope Leo XIII.[4]
Notable people
- Roman Catholic Archbishop Stephen Joseph Reichert was born in Leoville.[5]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leoville, Kansas
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Municipalities and communities of Decatur County, Kansas, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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