 Leesburg is a city located in Lake County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,956. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 18,079[1]. Leesburg is located in central Florida, between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin, at the head of the Oklawaha River system. Leesburg is the home of Lake-Sumter Community College (LSCC) with campuses also located in Clermont, Florida and Sumterville, Florida. Adapted from Wikipedias FL county maps by Seth Ilys. ...
Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. ...
2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area Ranked 22nd - Total 65,794 sq. ...
The 110 mile long Ocklawaha River flows north from Central Florida until it joins the St. ...
For the Second World War frigate class, see River class frigate The Murray River in Australia A waterfall on the Ova da Fedoz, Switzerland A river is a large natural waterway. ...
Clermont is a city located in Lake County, Florida. ...
Geography Leesburg is located at 28°48′38″N, 81°53′0″W (28.810687, -81.883349)GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.3 km² (24.4 mi²). 48.4 km² (18.7 mi²) of it is land and 15.0 km² (5.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 23.65% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ...
A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...
Several major highways pass through Leesburg, including U.S. Highway 27 and U.S. Highway 441. Florida's Turnpike passes just to the south and west of Leesburg. Leesburg was on the Western leg of the historic Dixie Highway. United States Highway 27 (US 27), is a north-south United States highway. ...
U.S. Highway 441 is a spur of U.S. Highway 41. ...
Floridas Turnpike is a toll road that runs 312 miles (497 km) down the Florida peninsula through 11 counties, from US 1 in Florida City to Interstate 75 at Wildwood. ...
Dixie Highway in St. ...
Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 15,956 people, 6,775 households, and 4,078 families residing in the city. The population density was 330.0/km² (854.8/mi²). There were 7,742 housing units at an average density of 160.1/km² (414.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 66.60% White, 29.12% African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.26% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. 4.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 6,775 households out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.86. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which generally forms the foundation of a family. ...
In the city the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,988, and the median income for a family was $33,250. Males had a median income of $25,840 versus $20,888 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,762. 19.8% of the population and 16.2% of families were below the poverty line. 35.3% of those under the age of 18 and 11.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
History Leesburg was first settled in 1857 by Evander McIver Lee. Several of Evander Lee's brothers followed him to the area. One of these brothers, Calvin Lee, was credited with giving the town its name. 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...
The city of Leesburg was first incorporated in 1875, and was the county seat of Sumter County for a time until Lake County was formed in 1887. 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...
Sumter County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. ...
Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. ...
1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ...
In the early 20th century, Leesburg was an important center for watermelon production. In 1930, Leesburg held its first Watermelon Festival, an annual tradition that would last until watermelon production in the area dwindled to the point that watermelons for the last festival had to be brought in from outside the area. Binomial name Citrullus lanatus (Thunb. ...
1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ...
In 1938, the WPA began work on the Venetian Gardens waterside park, on the shores of Lake Harris. The canals and gardens of this park have been a centerpiece of the community ever since. 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...
WPA Graphic The Works Progress Administration (later Works Projects Administration, abbreviated WPA), was created in May 1935 by Presidential order (Congress funded it annually but did not set it up). ...
In 1982, Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist Randy Rhoads was killed in a plane crash at the home of their tourbus driver. 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Ozzy Osbourne John Michael Osbourne (born December 3, 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, England), known as Ozzy Osbourne, is the lead singer of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, and is a popular solo artist and reality television star. ...
Randall William Randy Rhoads (December 6, 1956 – March 19, 1982) was an American virtuoso guitarist, considered to be one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time. ...
The citrus industry was the principal business in Leesburg for many years, until devastating freezes in December 1983 and January 1985 persuaded growers to move their groves further down the Florida peninsula. Species & major hybrids Species Citrus maxima- Pomelo Citrus medica- Citron Citrus reticulata- Mandarin & Tangerine Major hybrids Citrus × sinensis- Sweet Orange Citrus × aurantium- Bitter Orange Citrus × paradisi- Grapefruit Citrus × limon- Lemon Citrus × latifolia- Persian lime Citrus × aurantifolia- Key lime See also main text for other hybrids Citrus is a common term...
1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
This article is about the year. ...
Today, most of Leesburg's growth and economic development is the result of the increasing popularity of the area as a retirement destination and the rapid growth of nearby Orlando. Nickname: The city Beautiful Official website: http://www. ...
Notable Natives Steven J. Richey - Attorney, Wine connoisseur, and part-time handyman
External links Coordinates: 28.810687° N -81.883349° E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically); large version (pdf) The geographic (earth-mapping) coordinate system expresses every horizontal position on Earth by two of the three coordinates of a spherical coordinate system which is aligned with the spin axis of the Earth. ...
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