The village of Leivasy, formerly known as Meadowvale, was established with a post office and general store on Oct. 3, 1879. Valentine Leivasy was the first postmaster and merchant. Surnames of early settlers include Bennett, Callison, Davis, Journelle, McClung, McCutcheon, Nicholas, Odell, Pittsenberger, White, and Williams. A centennial celebration held on Oct. 6, 1979, drew an estimated 4000 people.