About the Historic District
The City of Leesburg takes great pride in our history and the character of its
historic structures. To this end, the voters approved a Historic District in
May 2003 that covers over 300 parcels of land.
City of Leesburg Downtown Historic District
The historic district for the City of Leesburg encompasses the City's
downtown retail core and adjacent residential areas. From the corner of Perkins
and Main Street, the district boundary lies north along Perkins Street, turns
east on Line Street, then moves along the abandoned railroad right of way to
Canal Street. It then turns south on Canal, east on Cleveland, and south along
Kaolin. Heading west along Magnolia Street, the boundary line next turns south
back along Canal Street to the abandoned railroad right of way, and finally
north on Euclid back to Main Street.
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Centering on Main Street, the district consists of 105 acres with total perimeter
of just less than two miles. The district contains over 300 separate parcels of
land, and includes a high percentage of structures more than 50 years old. Among
these structures are architectural styles representing numerous designs constructed
in Leesburg from the early years of the town's history to the mid 20th century.
Frame and Masonry Vernacular, Victorian, Queen Anne, Gothic Revival, Colonial
Revival and others are all represented structures that contribute to the history
and architectural character of the area. A number of parcels in the proposed
district are home to live oak trees in excess of 100 years old. In summary, the
proposed Downtown Historic District contains numerous houses and commercial
buildings and structures that carry a wealth of history and heritage for the
future of Leesburg.
| Historic District Board Members |
| Member |
Appointed |
Expiration Date |
| Robert Bone (Chairperson) |
June 13, 2005 |
September 30, 2010 |
| John O’Kelley |
March 10, 1997 |
September 30, 2009 |
| David Littleton |
March 24, 1997 |
September 30, 2008 |
| Mitchell Smallwood (Co-Chair) |
May 29, 1997 |
September 30, 2008 |
| William Hayes (alternate) |
May 29, 2007 |
September 30, 2010 |
| Guy Ross |
June 13, 2005 |
September 30, 2009 |
| Larry Taylor |
March 10, 1997 |
September 30, 2008 |
Message from the Chairman
Welcome to the City of Leesburg's Historic District webpage. We are pleased that
you would take the time to investigate the exciting and progressive efforts put
forth by both the Historic Preservation Board and the Citizens of Leesburg. The
Historic Preservation Ordinance, passed in 2003, will play a major role in
preserving the beautiful architectural styles of our City, help increase property
values, and create interest in the further preservation of our community. This
Historic Preservation Board meets quarterly, to discuss preservation efforts, plans
and ideas to enhance our City. I hope to see you there.
Larry Taylor, Chairman
Leesburg Historic Commission