Leyden, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Leyden, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Rock
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:892
Coordinates:42.7308°N -89.1289°W
Area Code:608
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1568004

Leyden is an unincorporated community located in the town of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

A post office called Leyden was established in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[1] The community was named after Leiden, in the Netherlands.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rock County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 March 2015.
  2. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 91.