I really enjoyed going in and reading about how Leicester got it's start. I am very interested in gates of the cities and I believe Leicester to be a prominate gate! I am a local Realtor and talk with many people moving into the community. Now I have information for them! Thank you!

As someone who lives and plans on raising a family in wonderful Leicester, I am pleasantly surprised by the work you've put into providing us with some history. Thanks for the hard work and I'll share this with the rest of my family that lives here in Leicester. Giselle

Hi there! My family and I will be coming to stay in Leicester for Memorial Day weekend, and this site is helping me sort out what to do and see while there. I apologize in advance if my 2 yr daughter climbs on top of any roofs. (That's not entirely a joke, by the way. )

Hi, I've been researching info on Rosscraggon Wood bird sanctuary (in Skyland) which was founded by Rose chapman in 1939. Although this family owned property in Montford, Kenilworth, and S. Avl, I had no idea they were instrumental in establishing Leicester! Many thanks!

I found your site by mere accident while looking for the Leicester Postmaster's phone number. Odd that Mr. Chapman was a postmaster. My great, great, great grandfather founded Gaffney, SC in much the same way as Mr. Chapman (although the land was a grant). That seems to be the history of most small townsâ??a store, a post office then, the naming and incorporation. I'm proud to have lived in Leicester for thirty-five years (give or take a few years for youthful adventures out into the world at large). Thanks for the site. I will visit to see how it developes. Keep up the fine work. Regards, Michael Gaffney, Brookshire Road

Hi everyone, slowly getting this website going, there is more pictures to come.