The History. During the Roman Empire what we now call the Vatican Necropolis was a humble cemetery beside the Circus of Nero. Itâs proximity to the fabled circus meant that it also became the final resting place of St. Peter when he was crucified there in AD 69.
Leon is an unincorporated community located in Madison County, Virginia, United States. Leon (Madison County, Virginia). Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
Leon Chamber of Commerce & Development Corp. In the heart of southern Iowa lies the small town of Leon, just minutes from Interstate 35 and at the intersection of Highways 2 and 69. With a population just under 2000, this community offers a great place to live, work, play, and stay.