About Leesburg
Leesburg is a small town in southern Ohio counting 1,283 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Leesburg is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,097 residents per square mile.
📰 Leesburg News Today
- Fairfield High School (Leesburg, OH) Softball MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Charles R. "Bob" Cannon Obituary Aug 6, 2026 thompsonfuneralhomes.com · Aug 6
- Schedule - Fairfield Lions (Leesburg, OH) Baseball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Ruth Jones Obituary (2026) - Leesburg, OH - Times Gazette Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- Paul H. Cox Jr. Obituary Apr 15, 2026 Edgington Funeral Homes · Apr 15
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What Makes Leesburg Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Leesburg — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏫 Schools in Leesburg
- Fairfield Local Elementary School
- Fairfield Local High School
- Fairfield Local Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,283
Rank in state#481 of 923
Land area1.17 sq mi
Density1,097/sq mi
Coordinates39.3418, -83.5520