Leesburg, Georgia facts for kids
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Leesburg, Georgia
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Leesburg City Hall
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Location in Lee County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.96 sq mi (12.86 km2) |
| • Land | 4.91 sq mi (12.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,480 |
| • Density | 708.47/sq mi (273.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31763
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-45768 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356352 |
Leesburg is a city in Georgia, United States. It is the main town, or "county seat," of Lee County. In 2020, about 3,480 people lived there. Leesburg is also part of the larger Albany, Georgia, metropolitan area. This means it's connected to a bigger group of towns and cities.
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History of Leesburg
Leesburg was first known as "Wooten Station." It was founded in 1870 when the Central of Georgia Railway arrived. In 1872, the town was renamed "Wooten." It also became the county seat, taking over from Starksville. Two years later, in 1874, the town was officially recognized as a city. It was then given its current name, Leesburg.
The Leesburg Stockade Incident
Leesburg is known for an important event called the Leesburg Stockade incident. This happened when a group of African-American teenage girls protested against racial segregation. Segregation was a time when people were separated based on their race. These girls were arrested in Americus, Georgia. They were then held without charges for 60 days in poor conditions. This happened in the Lee County Public Works building. This event highlights the struggle for equal rights in the United States.
Geography of Leesburg
Leesburg is located in the south-central part of Lee County. U.S. Route 19 goes through the city. This road leads north about 26 miles (42 km) to Americus. It also goes south about 11 miles (18 km) to Albany.
Main Roads and Waterways
State Route 32 is Leesburg's Main Street. It goes east about 32 miles (51 km) to Ashburn. It also goes west about 18 miles (29 km) to Dawson. Another road, State Route 195, goes northeast from Leesburg. It leads about 17 miles (27 km) to Leslie.
Leesburg covers a total area of about 4.96 square miles (12.9 km2). A small part of this, about 0.05 square miles (0.14 km2), is water. Kinchafoonee Creek flows through a western part of the city. This creek flows south into the Flint River. The Flint River is part of the larger Apalachicola River system.
Population and Demographics
The population of Leesburg has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 358 | — | |
| 1890 | 442 | 23.5% | |
| 1900 | 413 | −6.6% | |
| 1910 | 705 | 70.7% | |
| 1920 | 786 | 11.5% | |
| 1930 | 691 | −12.1% | |
| 1940 | 716 | 3.6% | |
| 1950 | 659 | −8.0% | |
| 1960 | 774 | 17.5% | |
| 1970 | 996 | 28.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,301 | 30.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,452 | 11.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,633 | 81.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,896 | 10.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,480 | 20.2% | |
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Racial Makeup in 2020
In 2020, there were 3,480 people living in Leesburg. These people made up 884 households and 666 families. The table below shows the different racial groups in Leesburg as of 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,121 | 60.95% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,092 | 31.38% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.86% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 148 | 4.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85 | 2.44% |
Education in Leesburg
The Lee County School District serves students in Leesburg. This district offers education from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade. The district has a large staff of teachers and many students. There are about 330 full-time teachers. Over 5,350 students attend schools in the district.
Schools in the District
The Lee County School District includes several schools:
- Kinchafoonee Primary School
- Lee County Elementary School
- Lee County Primary School
- Twin Oaks Elementary
- Lee County Middle School East Campus
- Lee County Middle School West Campus
- Lee County High School
- Lee County High School 9th Grade Campus
Notable People from Leesburg
Many interesting people have come from Leesburg. Here are a few of them:
- Hal Breeden – A former Major League Baseball player and a former sheriff of Lee County.
- Luke Bryan – A very popular country music artist.
- Tic Forrester – A former congressman.
- Roy Hamilton – A famous singer of R&B, soul, show tunes, and rock 'n' roll music.
- Carly Mathis – She was crowned Miss Georgia in 2013.
- Marion Motley – A Pro Football Hall of Fame running back.
- Phillip Phillips – The winner of American Idol season 11.
- Buster Posey – A National League MVP and catcher for the San Francisco Giants.
- Merritt Ranew – A former Major League Baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Leesburg (Georgia) para niños
