Leesburg, Kentucky
Leesburg is a small unincorporated community in Harrison County, Kentucky, United States. It is near the cities of Paris, Cynthiana, and Georgetown.
History
In the 19th century Leesburg contained a hotel and six stores. A post office was established at Leesburg in 1817, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leesburg, Kentucky
- ^ Collins, Lewis (1877). History of Kentucky. p. 322.
- ^ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 10, 2015.