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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Leesburg (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Leesburg. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Leesburg is located in Harrison County.

To see how the shape of Kentucky's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Harrison County: Bourbon, Bracken, Grant, Nicholas, Owen, Pendleton, Robertson & Scott.

Below are the counties that are near Leesburg. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Leesburg:

  • Harrison County     (The home county of Leesburg)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Cynthiana
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Rutland
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutland
      • Rutland is located in Harrison County
    • Renaker
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renaker
      • Renaker is located in Harrison County
    • Oddville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oddville
      • Oddville is located in Harrison County
    • Berry
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berry
      • Berry is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 250 people
    • Boyd
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boyd have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyd
      • Boyd is located in Harrison County
  • Anderson County
    • Tyrone
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyrone
      • Tyrone is located in Anderson County
  • Bath County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Hooktown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hooktown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooktown
      • Hooktown is located in Bath County
    • Sharpsburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharpsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharpsburg
      • Sharpsburg is located in Bath County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 338 people
    • Bethel
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel
      • Bethel is located in Bath County
  • Bourbon County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Kiserton
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kiserton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kiserton
      • Kiserton is located in Bourbon County
    • Shawhan
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shawhan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawhan
      • Shawhan is located in Bourbon County
    • Paris
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris
      • Paris is located in Bourbon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,719 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paris <1>
    • Millersburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millersburg
      • Millersburg is located in Bourbon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 785 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millersburg <1>
    • Austerlitz
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Austerlitz
      • Austerlitz is located in Bourbon County
    • Stony Point
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Point
      • Stony Point is located in Bourbon County
    • Jackstown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackstown
      • Jackstown is located in Bourbon County
    • North Middletown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Middletown
      • North Middletown is located in Bourbon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 650 people
    • Little Rock
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Rock
      • Little Rock is located in Bourbon County
  • Boyd County
    • Rockdale
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Boyd County
  • Bracken County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Milford
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milford
      • Milford is located in Bracken County
    • Neave
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neave have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neave
      • Neave is located in Bracken County
    • Powersville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powersville
      • Powersville is located in Bracken County
  • Clark County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Wyandotte
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyandotte have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyandotte
      • Wyandotte is located in Clark County
    • Pine Grove
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Clark County
    • Winchester
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winchester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winchester
      • Winchester is located in Clark County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,659 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winchester <1>
    • Boonesboro
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boonesboro
      • Boonesboro is located in Clark County
    • Ford
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ford
      • Ford is located in Clark County
  • Fayette County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Loradale
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loradale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loradale
      • Loradale is located in Fayette County
    • Jimtown
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jimtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jimtown
      • Jimtown is located in Fayette County
    • Mattoxtown
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattoxtown
      • Mattoxtown is located in Fayette County
    • Russell Cave
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Russell Cave have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell Cave
      • Russell Cave is located in Fayette County
    • Spindletop Estates
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spindletop Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spindletop Estates
      • Spindletop Estates is located in Fayette County
    • Muir
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Muir have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muir
      • Muir is located in Fayette County
    • Montrose
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montrose have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montrose
      • Montrose is located in Fayette County
    • Bracktown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bracktown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bracktown
      • Bracktown is located in Fayette County
    • Deep Springs
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Springs
      • Deep Springs is located in Fayette County
    • Lexington - Fayette
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lexington - Fayette
      • Lexington - Fayette is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 324,735 people
    • Lexington
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
    • Uttingertown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uttingertown
      • Uttingertown is located in Fayette County
    • Columbus
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbus
      • Columbus is located in Fayette County
  • Fleming County
    • Fairview
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairview
      • Fairview is located in Fleming County
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Elmville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmville
      • Elmville is located in Franklin County
    • Woodlake
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
      • Woodlake is located in Franklin County
    • Forks of Elkhorn
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forks of Elkhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forks of Elkhorn
      • Forks of Elkhorn is located in Franklin County
    • Swallowfield
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swallowfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swallowfield
      • Swallowfield is located in Franklin County
    • Frankfort
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Buttimer Hill
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Buttimer Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttimer Hill
      • Buttimer Hill is located in Franklin County
  • Grant County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Stringtown
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stringtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
      • Stringtown is located in Grant County
    • Corinth
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corinth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corinth
      • Corinth is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corinth <1>
    • Cordova
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cordova
      • Cordova is located in Grant County
    • Blanchet
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blanchet have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanchet
      • Blanchet is located in Grant County
    • Keefer
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keefer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keefer
      • Keefer is located in Grant County
    • Mason
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason
      • Mason is located in Grant County
    • Cherry Grove
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Grove
      • Cherry Grove is located in Grant County
    • Lawrenceville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceville
      • Lawrenceville is located in Grant County
    • Heekin
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heekin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heekin
      • Heekin is located in Grant County
    • Williamstown
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamstown
      • Williamstown is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,939 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamstown <1>
    • Stewartsville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewartsville
      • Stewartsville is located in Grant County
    • Dry Ridge
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Ridge
      • Dry Ridge is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,207 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dry Ridge <1>
    • Jonesville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesville
      • Jonesville is located in Grant County
  • Jessamine County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Brannon ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brannon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brannon
      • Brannon is located in Jessamine County
    • Catnip ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Catnip have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catnip
      • Catnip is located in Jessamine County
    • Dixon Town ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixon Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon Town
      • Dixon Town is located in Jessamine County
    • Keene
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Logana
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logana
      • Logana is located in Jessamine County
    • Nicholasville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
    • Troy
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy
      • Troy is located in Jessamine County
  • Lawrence County
    • Adeline
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adeline have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adeline
      • Adeline is located in Lawrence County
  • Madison County
    • Valley View
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley View
      • Valley View is located in Madison County
  • Mason County
    • Sardis
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sardis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sardis
      • Sardis is located in Mason County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 97 people
  • Montgomery County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Grassy Lick
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grassy Lick
      • Grassy Lick is located in Montgomery County
    • Judy
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Judy
      • Judy is located in Montgomery County
    • Prewitt
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prewitt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prewitt
      • Prewitt is located in Montgomery County
    • Reid Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reid Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reid Village
      • Reid Village is located in Montgomery County
    • Mount Sterling
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Sterling have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Sterling
      • Mount Sterling is located in Montgomery County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,246 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Sterling <1>
  • Nicholas County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Carlisle
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carlisle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlisle
      • Carlisle is located in Nicholas County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,059 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carlisle <1>
    • Moorefield
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moorefield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moorefield
      • Moorefield is located in Nicholas County
    • Pleasant Valley
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Valley
      • Pleasant Valley is located in Nicholas County
  • Owen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Natlee
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Natlee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Natlee
      • Natlee is located in Owen County
    • New Columbus
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Columbus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Columbus
      • New Columbus is located in Owen County
    • Rockdale
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Owen County
    • Harmony
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in Owen County
    • Beechwood
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
      • Beechwood is located in Owen County
    • Fairbanks
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairbanks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbanks
      • Fairbanks is located in Owen County
    • Canby
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canby
      • Canby is located in Owen County
    • Breck
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breck have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breck
      • Breck is located in Owen County
    • Hesler
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hesler have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hesler
      • Hesler is located in Owen County
    • Hallam
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallam have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallam
      • Hallam is located in Owen County
    • Needmore
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Needmore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Needmore
      • Needmore is located in Owen County
    • Sweet Owen
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Owen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Owen
      • Sweet Owen is located in Owen County
    • Monterey
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monterey
      • Monterey is located in Owen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 136 people
  • Pendleton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Marcus
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marcus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcus
      • Marcus is located in Pendleton County
    • Morgan
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
      • Morgan is located in Pendleton County
    • McKinneysburg
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKinneysburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKinneysburg
      • McKinneysburg is located in Pendleton County
    • Locust Grove
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
      • Locust Grove is located in Pendleton County
    • Doughton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doughton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doughton
      • Doughton is located in Pendleton County
    • Four Oaks
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Oaks
      • Four Oaks is located in Pendleton County
    • Hayes
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayes
      • Hayes is located in Pendleton County
    • Browning Corner
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Browning Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browning Corner
      • Browning Corner is located in Pendleton County
    • Goforth
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goforth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goforth
      • Goforth is located in Pendleton County
    • Bachelors Rest
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bachelors Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bachelors Rest
      • Bachelors Rest is located in Pendleton County
    • Falmouth
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falmouth
      • Falmouth is located in Pendleton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,086 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Falmouth <1>
    • Knoxville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
      • Knoxville is located in Pendleton County
    • Catawba
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catawba
      • Catawba is located in Pendleton County
  • Robertson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Bratton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bratton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bratton
      • Bratton is located in Robertson County
    • Mount Olivet
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Scott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Boydtown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boydtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boydtown
      • Boydtown is located in Scott County
    • Muddy Ford
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Muddy Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muddy Ford
      • Muddy Ford is located in Scott County
    • Oxford
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxford
      • Oxford is located in Scott County
    • Turkey Foot
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Foot have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Foot
      • Turkey Foot is located in Scott County
    • Newtown
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newtown
      • Newtown is located in Scott County
    • Davis
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis
      • Davis is located in Scott County
    • Cranetown
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cranetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranetown
      • Cranetown is located in Scott County
    • Rogers Gap
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers Gap
      • Rogers Gap is located in Scott County
    • Moon Lake Estates
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moon Lake Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moon Lake Estates
      • Moon Lake Estates is located in Scott County
    • Georgetown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
      • Georgetown is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 35,847 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Georgetown <1>
    • New Zion
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Zion have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Zion
      • New Zion is located in Scott County
    • Mallard Point
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Point
      • Mallard Point is located in Scott County
    • Stone Hedge Estates
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone Hedge Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Hedge Estates
      • Stone Hedge Estates is located in Scott County
  • Woodford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.
    • Davistown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davistown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davistown
      • Davistown is located in Woodford County
    • Faywood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faywood
      • Faywood is located in Woodford County
    • Midway
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Woodford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,915 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Midway <1>
    • Nugent Crossroads
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nugent Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nugent Crossroads
      • Nugent Crossroads is located in Woodford County
    • Wallace
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallace
      • Wallace is located in Woodford County
    • Pisgah
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah
      • Pisgah is located in Woodford County
    • Bonita
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonita have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonita
      • Bonita is located in Woodford County
    • Duckers
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duckers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duckers
      • Duckers is located in Woodford County
    • Firmantown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Firmantown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Firmantown
      • Firmantown is located in Woodford County
    • Gaybourn
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gaybourn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaybourn
      • Gaybourn is located in Woodford County
    • McKees Crossroads
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKees Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKees Crossroads
      • McKees Crossroads is located in Woodford County
    • Hunter Town
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Town
      • Hunter Town is located in Woodford County
    • Versailles
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Leesburg, see our County-by-County Page for Leesburg.

Newspapers Published in Leesburg ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 155 newspapers that have been published in the area around Leesburg.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Leesburg, there are papers which were published within 17 miles [27.4 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Leesburg.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Leesburg:

Cemeteries Near Leesburg ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Leesburg.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Leesburg covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.

  • Smith Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smith Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smith Cemetery
  • Sharon Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sharon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sharon Cemetery
  • Duncan - Williamson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Burgess Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Burgess Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Burgess Cemetery
  • Cherry Run Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Hinton Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Vance Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Vance Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vance Cemetery
  • Walnut Lea Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Maple Grove Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Maple Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Maple Grove Cemetery
  • Cherry Grove Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cherry Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cherry Grove Cemetery
  • Ruddels Mill Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ruddels Mill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ruddels Mill Cemetery
  • Battle Grove Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Battle Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Battle Grove Cemetery
  • Continue List   (250 more) ...
    • Rocky Spring Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rocky Spring Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rocky Spring Cemetery
    • Gillespie Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gillespie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gillespie Cemetery
    • K of P Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the K of P Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the K of P Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Leesburg had a population of 101 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Leesburg, with the one closest to Leesburg listed first.

  • Lees Lick
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lees Lick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lees Lick
    • Lees Lick is located in Harrison County
  • Jacksonville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacksonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacksonville
    • Jacksonville is located in Bourbon County
  • Broadwell
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broadwell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broadwell
    • Broadwell is located in Harrison County
  • Oxford
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxford
    • Oxford is located in Scott County
  • Muddy Ford
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Muddy Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muddy Ford
    • Muddy Ford is located in Scott County
  • Newtown
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newtown
    • Newtown is located in Scott County
  • Connersville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Connersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Connersville
    • Connersville is located in Harrison County
  • Loradale
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loradale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loradale
    • Loradale is located in Fayette County
  • Davis
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis
    • Davis is located in Scott County
  • Lair
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lair have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lair
    • Lair is located in Harrison County
  • Kiserton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kiserton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kiserton
    • Kiserton is located in Bourbon County
  • Shawhan
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shawhan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawhan
    • Shawhan is located in Bourbon County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Georgetown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
      • Georgetown is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 35,847 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Georgetown <1>
    • Ruddel's Mills
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruddel's Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruddel's Mills
      • Ruddel's Mills is located in Bourbon County
    • Cynthiana
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Leesburg. See our List of 1890's Communities around Leesburg.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Leesburg. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Leesburg) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Leesburg. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.2945, Longitude: -84.4183       In this case, the coordinates for Leesburg have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Leesburg, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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