Leesburg Hertiage Society,Inc. presents a walk through our downtown area. Leesburg is named after Evander Lee, who operated a store on the corner of Third and Main Streets. Evander bought his property in 1857 and the town was incorporated in 1875.The downtown is still the thriving heart of the city.His first store was built in the late 1850's.Other followed, and after over 150 years of uniterupted and subtantial development,Leesburg's real growth is just beginning. A short visit to the downtown Museum at 111 Sixth Street will bring you the most accurate information obtainable on points not covered in the blog. As a part of your downtown experience you might also wish to visit the historic Mote-Morris House on the corner of Magnolia and 12th street.Free Guided Tours are offered on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am-2pm.Also open during city events in the park.(Next Scheduled Tour is next Saturday May 11,2013 at 10am-2pm
Leesburg Hertiage Society Museum
111 Sixth Street
Leesburg, Fla 34748
Business Days/Hours:Mon.-Fri.10am-4pm
Saturdays 8am-2pm
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