1. 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. 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.
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. In 2011, the Leesburg High School boys basketball team won the 4A state championship.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

66.60%

29.12%

0.27%

1.33%

4.12%

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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. African Hair Braiding & Art -  Category: Hair Salons -   1010 W Dixie Ave. Leesburg, FL 43026 (352) 728-6160
   
   
2. Cutt'N Up Barber Shop & Hair Salon -  Category: Hair Salons -   2336 W. Main St. Leesburg, Florida 34748 (352) 315-1748
   
   
3. Da Cutting Edge -  Category: Hair Salons -   106 S 3rd St. Leesburg, Florida (352) 365-6770
   
   
4. Tina Deluxe African Hair Braiding -  Category: Hair Salons -   1107 W North Blvd Leesburg, FL 43026 (352) 360-0111
   
   

BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

1. A Dancer's Place -  Category: Hip Hop and Urban Dancing -   9920 Us Highway 441, Leesburg, FL 34788 (352) 365-2838
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Ken's Sport Bar & Soul Food -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -   327 Pine St, Leesburg, Florida (352) 787-4591
   
   
2. Pine Street Bar-B-Q -  Category: Bar-B-Q -   408 Pine St, Leesburg, Florida (352) 728-1293
   
   

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BLACK CHURCHES

1. Baker Street Church of God In Christ -   1114 Baker St, Leesburg, FL 34748-6102 (352) 326-5355 - (visit website)
   
   
2. Mt. Olive A.M.E Church at Orange Bend -  9826 cr.44, Leesburg, FL 34788 (352) 323-9355
   
   
3. St Paul Ame Church -  110 South Lake Street, Leesburg, FL 34748-7300 (352) 787-5248  - (visit website)
   
   
4. St Stephen AME Church -   302 Church St Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 787-2175
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. BBQ, Brews & Blues
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   Come one, come all, to the BBQ, Brews & Blues event in Downtown Leesburg!