Leesburg in Cherokee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Leesburg
Erected by Cherokee County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 34° 10.758′ N, 85° 45.657′ W. Marker is in Leesburg, Alabama, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of Industrial Boulevard (Alabama Route 68) and Lokey Street on Industrial Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leesburg AL 35983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tennessee, Alabama & Georgia Railway (approx. 3.6 miles away); Sand Rock (approx. 4.2 miles away); King's Hill Skirmish (approx. 4.4 miles away); Mose Hampton 1808-1885 (approx. 4.4 miles away); Hatcher School (approx. 4.6 miles away); Round Mountain Iron Furnace (approx. 4.8 miles away); John Johnathan Pratt (approx. 4.9 miles away); Cherokee County Courthouse (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2018, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 8, 2018, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. 2. submitted on May 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.