Welcome to LeRoy, Michigan online! Whether you visit or live here we

 hope to be your source of information about our area. 

LeRoy and Groundhog Day Share Anniversary...     On Feb. 2, 1873, the village of LeRoy was incorporated by an act of the state Legislature. The first officers of the newly incorporated village were President James E. Bevins; Clerk L.D. Dill; treasurer G.W. Kellogg; trustees G.W. Averill, H.M. Patrick and Anthony Wenzel; street commissioners James Corbin E. M. Braden, Godfrey Gundrum and George Merill; assessor Walter Evans; constable M. W. Westfall; and Marshall John Glerum. The village was platted by James E. Bevins on Dec. 30, 1873. This plat was made up of 40 acres. This date coincides with Groundhog Day.

Present Day Officers

Leroy Township

Mayor : Mike Sebastiano  -  Treasurer : Jo Ann Swanson  - Sect. :  Carole Edstrom

Council Men :  Kenneth Benkert - Gary Edstrom - Brian Noreen

                            Kennith Justin - Charles Peterson Robert Houseman

Chamber Officers

President  Stan Gregory   Vice Pres. Art Robell   Sect. Gary Gregory

 Treas. Patty Gregory

 



Population  2002

267

   LeRoy, a truly four-season vacationland, invites tourists to enjoy it's rolling hills, picturesque lakes, and acres of almost virgin forests. Our businesses, churches, fire department, and rescue squad stand eager and willing to offer needed services.

    The summer vacationer may find pleasure in a lazy afternoon spent sunbathing on the beach, hiking, or taking a swim. Three-wheelers and quads can find hills, gullies, and mud bogs in which to try their skills - or risk their necks. An early morning date with the fish, or the excitement of power boating and water skiing presents a myriad of choices for the outdoors lover.

    In July, this quiet little town changes personality for 48 hours during the Razzasque Days celebration. The population triples and activity is everywhere.

    Fall brings a riot of glorious color as our many hardwoods turn to brilliant hues of red and gold. The evergreens that abound provide complimentary background for the show. Fall is when the small-game hunters test their skill against pheasant, partridge, squirrel, and rabbit. Trappers also practice their skill seeking muskrat or mink. In the late fall, the deer hunting season brings hunters from all over the United States into the area.

    Winter is a challenge to some, but an exciting experience to others. A snowmobile race over a frozen lake or a leisurely ride through snow covered pines on a moonlit night are pleasures many enjoy. There's skiing, ice skating, ice fishing, and even those friendly snowball fights.

    Spring comes, and with it the trout fishermen readies his tackle to try his skill at catching the speckled beauties or browns that can be found in the stream.

    No matter what your taste in outdoor activities, you can find the answers to your desires in LeRoy, the " Four-season vacationland. "

Rose Lake County Park...
    Rose Lake County Park is a little northeast of LeRoy, has campsites, picnic areas, a store, sandy beach, and many pine trees to sing you to sleep. The park has a docking area for boaters, bath house for swimmers, and toilet facilities. Water skiing, swimming, fishing, and boating are great sports here in the summer. Fall and winter find hunters, snowmobilers, and ice-fishermen dominating the outdoors scene at the park. From May to September a caretaker/manager lives on the grounds and runs the store, as well as taking care of reservations and seeing that peace and quiet reign in the area. The park is owned and operated by Osceola County.

Sunrise Lake State Campground...
    Outdoors lovers who come to LeRoy will find not far southeast of the village the Sunrise Lake State Campground. The nature lover will find here wildlife in abundance and many varieties of trees and flowers. The hunter can try his skill on deer, rabbits, and other game. Water lovers can swim, water ski, and fish. There are lake trout and pan fish just waiting for the proper bait. There are 17 campsites not far from the lake, and adequate space for loading and unloading boats. During the spring, summer, and fall, a campground manager is on the site to provide information and maintain order on the grounds. Snowmobiles and operators of other off-road vehicles will find trails to their liking. On the lake shore is a lovely area designated for day use only, available for picnics or just plain soaking up the sun.

 

    Feel free to take a look around our site using the menu below. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or you would like more information just click the link below. Thank you for visiting LeRoy!

Home|Members|Maps|