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Leesburg, VA

Leesburg is a town in and the county seat of Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. It is part of both the Northern Virginia region of the state and the Washington metropolitan area, including Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. Settlement in the area began around 1740, which is named for the Lee family, early leaders of the town. Located in the far northeast of the state, in the War of 1812 it was a refuge for important federal documents evacuated from Washington, DC, and in the Civil War, it changed hands several times.

Leesburg is 33 miles (53 km) west-northwest of Washington, D.C., along the base of Catoctin Mountain and close to the Potomac River. The town is the northwestern terminus of the Dulles Greenway, a private toll road that connects to the Dulles Toll Road at Washington Dulles International Airport. Its population was 48,250 as of the 2020 Census and an estimated 48,908 in 2021. It is Virginia's largest incorporated town within a county (rather than being an independent city).

Leesburg, like much of Loudoun County, has undergone considerable growth and development over the last 30 years, transforming from a small, rural, Piedmont town to a suburban bedroom community for commuters to the national capital. Growth in the town and its immediate area to the east (Lansdowne/Ashburn) concentrates along the Dulles Greenway and State Route 7, which roughly parallels the Potomac River between Winchester to the west and Alexandria to the east.

Leesburg is home to professional soccer team Loudoun United FC of the USL Championship division who play their home matches at Segra Field. The Federal Aviation Administration's Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center is in Leesburg.

Leesburg is located northeast of the center of Loudoun County at 39°6′56″N 77°33′52″W (39.1155, −77.5644), It is part of the northern Virginia Piedmont and sits at the base of the easternmost chain of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Catoctin Mountain. The town lies in the Culpeper Basin (an inland sea during the Jurassic period) and is adjacent to the valley of the Potomac River so that the local relief is less pronounced than in other Virginia Piedmont towns. Elevation in town ranges from about 350 to 400 feet (110 to 120 m), with the ridge of Catoctin Mountain rising to 670 feet (200 m) just west of the town limits. The Town Branch of Tuscarora Creek passes through the center of town, flowing east to Goose Creek, a tributary of the Potomac.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 12.4 square miles (32 km²), of which 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²), or 0.54%, are water

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The top sites in Leesburg, VA: Morven Park Grounds, Loudoun Museum, Leesburg Animal Park.

Population: 48,908 (2021). ZIP codes: 20176. Area code(s): 703, 571. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Area: 12.47 sq mi (32.29 km²).

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What is Leesburg, VA famous for?

In the 20th century, Leesburg was the home of World War II General George C. Marshall, architect of the famous Marshall Plan that rebuilt Europe after the war, and radio personality Arthur Godfrey, who donated land for the town's first airport. Today Leesburg continues to serve as the center of government and commerce for Loudoun County, the fastest-growing county in the nation. From 1990 to 2001, Leesburg doubled in population from 16,000 to 32,000, a phenomenal growth rate that shows no sign of slowing down.

Is Leesburg, VA a good place to live?

Leesburg is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 48,465. Leesburg is in Loudoun County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Leesburg offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Leesburg, there are a lot of parks.

What are the demographics of Leesburg, VA?

Leesburg is a city located in Loudoun County Virginia. Leesburg has a 2024 population of 49,567. It is also the county seat of Loudoun County. Leesburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 2.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,381 in 2020. The average household income in Leesburg is $163,077 with a poverty rate of 6.25%. The median age in Leesburg is 34.8 years: 33.7 years for males, and 36 years for females. White: 63.38% Two or more races: 11.88% Black or African American: 10.41%.

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Massage Heights

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Morven Park Grounds

Loudoun Museum

Leesburg Animal Park

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