Leesburg is a small
unincorporated community
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in
Harrison County,
Kentucky
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, United States. It is near the cities of
Paris
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,
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
Unincorporated communities in Harrison County, Kentucky
Unincorporated communities in Kentucky
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