Leeds is a neighborhood of
Kansas City
The Kansas City metropolitan area is a bi-state metropolitan area anchored by Kansas City, Missouri. Its 14 counties straddle the border between the U.S. states of Missouri (9 counties) and Kansas (5 counties). With and a population of more ...
,
Missouri,
United States.
A post office called Leeds was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1929. The community's name is a transfer from
Leeds, England.
It used to be the site of a
General Motors assembly plant from 1929-1988.
References
Further reading
KC Q Dives Into Story of Leeds, Where Black Families Flourished in a 'Garden of Eden'Leeds, MO, 37th Street
Neighborhoods in Kansas City, Missouri
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