 Leonrod developed from three originally separate settlements that grew together to form Leonrod.These were "Heylingsdorff", "Heiligendorf" or "Seeligendorff" north of the Bibwert and "Moosdorf" south of the Bibert.Heylingsdorff was first mentioned around 1700, appears increasingly often in 18th century records under the name Seeligendorf.