This location was originally called Turner, and was named for Judge
Edward Turner. His home later burned, and a new house was built by his
son-in-law, M. C. Johnston, and was later purchased by S. S. Lee. The town
was renamed Leesdale in his honor in 1918.
INDUSTRY-
T. J. Spragins & Son- sawmill
ICC Valuation Map 1918 Richard Spencer Collection
BUSINESSES-
H. Darden- general store 1911
T. J. Spragins & Son- sawmill 1911
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