Leesburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Leesburg, Indiana
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Van Buren Street downtown
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| Motto(s):
"Gateway To the Lakes Region"
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Location of Leesburg in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Plain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 555 |
| • Density | 2,167.97/sq mi (837.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46538
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-42678 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396712 |
| Website | www.leesburgindiana.com |
Leesburg is a small town in Indiana, United States. It is located in Kosciusko County, within Plain Township. In 2020, about 555 people lived there. Leesburg was founded in 1833 by Levi Lee. It is known for being the oldest town in Kosciusko County.
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How Leesburg Got Its Name
Leesburg was named after its founder, Levi Lee. He established the town in August 1833. The town has had a post office helping people send mail since 1839.
A special area in Leesburg, called the Leesburg Historic District, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. This means it is an important place with a lot of history.
Leesburg's Early Days
Leesburg holds a special place in history as the oldest town in Kosciusko County. It was once the main government center, or county seat, for the county. This lasted until November 1854. At that time, the Pennsylvania Railroad reached Warsaw, and the county seat moved there. Leesburg was also home to the very first courthouse in the county.
Where Leesburg Is Located
Leesburg is located in Indiana. According to the 2010 census, the town covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Leesburg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 217 | — | |
| 1860 | 289 | 33.2% | |
| 1870 | 326 | 12.8% | |
| 1880 | 354 | 8.6% | |
| 1890 | 345 | −2.5% | |
| 1900 | 390 | 13.0% | |
| 1910 | 401 | 2.8% | |
| 1920 | 369 | −8.0% | |
| 1930 | 371 | 0.5% | |
| 1940 | 389 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 428 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 427 | −0.2% | |
| 1970 | 561 | 31.4% | |
| 1980 | 629 | 12.1% | |
| 1990 | 584 | −7.2% | |
| 2000 | 625 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 555 | −11.2% | |
| 2020 | 555 | 0.0% | |
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Leesburg's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Leesburg had 555 people living there. These people made up 214 households, with 152 of them being families. The town had about 2135 people per square mile. There were 239 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Leesburg were White. There were also people of Asian, African American, and Native American backgrounds. Some residents identified with two or more races. About 7.7% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Out of the 214 households, about 37% had children under 18 living with them. Most households, around 57%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.59 people. The average family had about 3.04 people.
The average age of people in Leesburg was 38.3 years. About 26.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even number of males and females.
See also
In Spanish: Leesburg (Indiana) para niños
