Leyden, Wisconsin

Leyden is an unincorporated community located in the town of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States.[1]

Leyden, Wisconsin
Leyden, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Leyden, Wisconsin
Leyden, Wisconsin
Leyden, Wisconsin is located in the United States
Leyden, Wisconsin
Leyden, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 42°43′51″N 89°07′44″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyRock
Elevation
272 m (892 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code608
GNIS feature ID1568004[1]

History

A post office called Leyden was established in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[2] The community was named after Leiden, in the Netherlands.[3]

Notes


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