The War of 1812, geography, geology, and three cultures shaped the history of Leeds. Lying at the crossroads of ancient … See more

Leeds, named after Leeds, Yorkshire, England was incorporated on April 27, 1887. The City of Leeds operates under a Mayor-Council form of government. The mayor, elected to a four-year term, heads the executi… See more

The tale of John Henry was believed to have originated in Leeds. In this folk story, John Henry, the "steel-drivin' man", races and wins against a steam engine in the laying of railroad that penetrates the Oak Mountain Tunnel in L… See more

Leeds is located at 33°32′44″N 86°33′27″W / 33.54556°N 86.55750°W (33.545592, -86.557388), primarily within Jefferson County.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a t… See more

As of the 2020 United States census, 12,324 people, 4,792 households, and 3,388 families were residing in the city.
As of the census of 2010, 11,773 people and 4,818 households lived in the city. The population … See more

Leeds is served by the Leeds City School District.
In 2009, the City of Leeds Board of Education authorized the construction of two new schools - Leeds Middle School and Leeds … See more