Leesburg, Alabama facts for kids
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Leesburg, Alabama
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Location of Leesburg in Cherokee County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Cherokee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.28 sq mi (16.27 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.27 sq mi (16.24 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 911 | |
| • Density | 145.30/sq mi (56.10/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
35983
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| Area code(s) | 256 | |
| FIPS code | 01-42016 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0152019 | |
Leesburg is a small town located in Cherokee County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 911 people lived there. It's known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including Weiss Lake.
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A Look Back: Leesburg's History
Leesburg wasn't always called Leesburg! It was first known as Hamptonville. This name honored Joseph Hampton and the Henslee family.
A post office opened in Hamptonville in 1836. A few years later, in 1839, the town's name officially changed to Leesburg.
Exploring Leesburg's Geography
Leesburg is in the western part of Cherokee County. It's located at 34°10'57.446" North and 85°46'8.350" West.
To the north, you'll find Lookout Mountain and the town of Sand Rock. To the south, there's Weiss Lake, which is part of the Coosa River. The dam that creates Weiss Lake is just south of Leesburg.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 411 goes through Leesburg from west to east. This road leads southeast about 5 miles (8 km) to Centre. Centre is the main town in Cherokee County. If you go southwest on US-411, it's about 19 miles (31 km) to Gadsden.
Alabama State Route 68 also meets US-411 in Leesburg. Route 68 goes north about 5 miles (8 km) to Sand Rock. It also follows US-411 east towards Centre.
Land and Water
The U.S. Census Bureau says Leesburg covers a total area of about 6.4 square miles (16.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Leesburg's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 98 | — | |
| 1980 | 116 | 18.4% | |
| 1990 | 218 | 87.9% | |
| 2000 | 799 | 266.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,027 | 28.5% | |
| 2020 | 911 | −11.3% | |
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Leesburg has seen its population change over the years. In 1970, only 98 people lived there. By 2010, the population grew to 1,027 people. In the most recent count in 2020, there were 911 residents.
Families and Homes in 2010
In 2010, there were 409 households in Leesburg. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 29% of these households had children under 18. Many homes, about 55%, were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 2.9 people. The median age in Leesburg was 40.4 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40.4, and half were older.
Leesburg's Climate
Leesburg has a climate known as "Humid Subtropical." This means it has relatively high temperatures. It also gets rain spread out fairly evenly throughout the year.
Famous People from Leesburg
- Tommie Bass: He was a well-known herbalist, someone who uses plants for medicine.
- Lindy Hood: He was a talented college basketball center who played for the Alabama team. He was even named an All-American.
See also
In Spanish: Leesburg (Alabama) para niños
