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Leesburg, Virginia

Located in Loudoun County, Virginia, Leesburg was founded in 1758. Loudoun County seat — one of the wealthiest counties in America. The 1861 Battle of Ball's Bluff was a major early Union defeat.
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Founded 1758 | Population 56,000 | Peak 56,000 (2024) | County Loudoun County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Leesburg, Virginia

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1758 Founded: Named for Thomas Lee.
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1808 Economic Development: Leesburg grew through textile manufacturing.
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1862 Battle of Ball's Bluff: Civil War battle.
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2010 Modern Era: Leesburg continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1758 Culture
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1808 Industry
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1862 Disaster
Battle of Ball's Bluff
2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Loudoun County seat — one of the wealthiest counties in America.
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The 1861 Battle of Ball's Bluff was a major early Union defeat.
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Historic downtown with 18th-century architecture.
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Leesburg was founded in 1758.
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Leesburg has a population of approximately 56,000.

Famous People from Leesburg, Virginia

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Hugh Henry Breckenridge
Painter · Born Oct 6, 1870 · Died Nov 4, 1937 (age 67)
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Stevens T. Mason
Politician · Born Oct 27, 1811 · Died Jan 4, 1843 (age 31)

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