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  Encyclopedia: Leesburg, Virginia
Leesburg is at the northwestern terminus of the Dulles Greenway, a toll road which connects with the Dulles Toll Road (both parts of Virginia State Highway 267) at Dulles International Airport near Sterling, Virginia.
During the War of 1812 Leesburg served as a temporary haven for Dolley Madison as she left Washington, D.C. with various important documents and portraits of early American leaders.
Leesburg is located in Loudoun County, of which it is the county seat, 21 miles NW of Arlington along Highway 15 near the Potomac River and the Chesapeake and Ohio National Historic Park in the Eastern Region of the state.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Leesburg,-Virginia   (1656 words)

  
 Encyclopedia topic: Leesburg, Virginia
Leesburg is a town located in Loudoun County, Virginia (additional info and facts about Loudoun County, Virginia).
As with most cities of Northern Virginia (A state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War) and of Maryland (A Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies), Leesburg is largely a bedroom community for the national capital.
Leesburg is located at 39°6'33" North, 77°33'28" West (39.109219, -77.557868).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/le/leesburg,_virginia.htm   (569 words)

  
 Leesburg Virginia real estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Crowning the hilltops and river bluffs from the Chesapeake region west to the Blue Ridge and adding to the grace and elegance of the Virginia landscape are the classic Greek revival homes and public buildings with their stately porticoes.
Tobacco, Virginia's traditional staple, is still the leading crop, and grains, corn, soybeans, peanuts, sweet potatoes, cotton, and apples (especially in the Shenandoah Valley) are all important.
N Virginia has become the home of one of the largest concentrations of computer communications firms in the U.S. Other leading industries include tourism and the manufacture of chemicals, electrical equipment, and food, textile, and paper products.
www.pegmorrishomes.com /About_Virginia/page_911653.html   (382 words)

  
 History - Leesburg, Virginia (About Leesburg)
Established in 1758, Leesburg is the seat of government for Loudoun County.
Leesburg was the site of the Civil War Battle of Ball's Bluff, a bloody Confederate victory fought on the banks of the Potomac River.
In the 20th century, Leesburg was the home of World War II General George C. Marshall, architect of the famous Marshall Plan that re-built Europe after the war, and radio personality Arthur Godfrey, who donated land for the town's first airport.
www.leesburgva.gov /about/History   (430 words)

  
 About Leesburg - Leesburg, Virginia (About Leesburg)
Leesburg, founded in 1758, is one of Virginia's most attractive and vibrant communities.
Leesburg is located just 35 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Leesburg is the perfect getaway where you can enjoy sight-seeing, fine dining, antiquing, shopping, and recreation.
www.leesburgva.gov /about   (138 words)

  
 History of Loudoun County, Virginia
Loudoun County constitutes a part of the five million acre Northern Neck of Virginia Proprietary granted by King Charles II of England to seven noblemen in 1649.
In 1757, by act of the Virginia House of Burgesses, Fairfax County was divided.
After General Braddock's defeat by the French at Fort Duquesne in 1755, refugees from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia settled in the western part of Loudoun County, south of Short Hill.
www.loudoun.gov /tourism/history.htm   (615 words)

  
 Loudoun County Links
Leesburg Today is delivered into the mailboxes of Loudoun residents free of charge and also offers Loudoun news on the Web.
Loudoun County Virginia Tourism Information is brought to you by the Loudoun County tourism council.
ROWDY is a youthgroup for the Leesburg Church of the Nazarene.
www.loudoun.net /links.htm   (753 words)

  
 Southern Business and Development
Located in Loudoun County, Leesburg is sited at the crossroads of a dynamic blend of the new and old, containing traditional suburbia, scenic agricultural and mountain vistas, high-quality schools, access to colleges and technical schools and abundant historical treasures.
Leesburg is truly one of the most remarkable sites for commercial, high-tech and entrepreneurial businesses in the South.
Leesburg's economic development future is strong due to its diversity of industry, quality of businesses and commitment from community leaders.
www.sb-d.com /issues/summer2002/advertisers/leesburg.asp   (475 words)

  
 Editorial: Santorum, R-Va. / Is the senator an 'inhabitant' of Pennsylvania?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Five Santorum children have been home-schooled at their house in Leesburg, Va., through the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, an education paid for by the Penn Hills district to the tune of $38,000 a year, until it became apparent recently that they don't live in Penn Hills.
The senator's office issued a statement two days ago saying he and his wife, Karen, are withdrawing their children from the cyber school.
Although this editorial board has differed with the senator on most of his votes in Washington, we would be the first to point out that he has been an advocate for the interests of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/04324/414066.stm   (610 words)

  
 Dodona Manor, the Leesburg home of General George Marshall
"Leesburg is 35 miles from Washington in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
A quaint and very old Virginia town, it is about as unreconstructed a place as you could find, alluringly replete with tradition and history.
Built in the first half of the 19th century, the house and the surrounding four acres are tangible reminders of a way of life that is rapidly disappearing in what is the third fastest growing county in the nation.
www.georgecmarshall.org   (294 words)

  
 Visiting Leesburg - Leesburg, Virginia (Visitors)
The Loudoun Museum, Leesburg Executive Airport, the George C. Marshall International Center at Dodona Manor, Morven Park, Oatlands and Thomas Balch Genealogy Library provide the historic backdrop to the Leesburg.
The Town of Leesburg, founded in 1758 is one of Virginias most picturesque and best-preserved communities by the National Trust for Historic Preservation standards.
Leesburg Antique Dealers and Collectibles Leesburg is an antique capital of the area, with more than 18 shops and antique shows throughout the year.
www.leesburgva.com /visitors   (609 words)

  
 Location - Leesburg, Virginia (About Leesburg)
Leesburg is located in the Virginia Piedmont between the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Potomac River, 35 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. The Town covers approximately 12 square miles, with elevations ranging from 275 feet to 425 feet above sea level.
Leesburg is located only 15 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport, and is also home to Leesburg Executive Airport (Godfrey Field), a commercial and general aviation facility.
The town is also accessible via the WandOD Trail, a hiking/biking trail that runs from Arlington to Purcellville, Virginia, along the bed of the former Washington and Old Dominion Railroad.
www.leesburgva.gov /about/Location   (220 words)

  
 Towns & Villages in Loudoun County, Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Leesburg is located at the crossroads of Route 7 and Route 15 and is the county seat of Loudoun.
Leesburg is a shopping Mecca with antique dealers, art galleries, and specialty shops located within its historic district and beyond, and it also offers bargain shoppers the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets.
Leesburg has several historic attractions including the Loudoun Museum where you can learn about the history of the county, as well as Balls Bluff Battlefield Regional Park, Oatlands Plantation, and Morven Park.
www.visitloudoun.org /townsandvillages.cfm   (1830 words)

  
 Leesburg Virginia Real Estate
At the crossroads of US Highway 15 and Virginia Route 7, Leesburg serves a large market that extends north to the Potomac River, southeast to Fairfax County, and west to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Leesburg's historic downtown is complemented by planned communities building on the perimeter of town.
Leesburg offers outstanding services including water and sewer, parks and recreation, superb public schools, and excellent community oriented policing.
www.relocate-america.com /states/VA/cities/leesburg.htm   (312 words)

  
 Civil War Images of Northern Virginia
The Virginia woods at the time were very thick, dense and dark, which led to de facto guerilla fighting by both sides, in part because of the nature of the territory.
In Virginia, the state legislature voted to begin paving highways throughout the state, despite the fact that automobiles were not currently a practical mode of transportation for most people.
The western areas of Virginia did not agree with the decision to secede from the Union and were able to form their own separate state by the Federal government.
www.gmu.edu /library/specialcollections/vaprints.html   (9071 words)

  
 Idyll Time Farm Bed and Barn - Leesburg, Virginia - BBOnline.com / Attractions/Activities
Leesburg is the perfect getaway where you can enjoy sightseeing, fine dining, antiquing, shopping, and recreation.
Downtown Leesburg is a designated National Register Historic District and is one of the best-preserved and most picturesque historic downtowns in Virginia.
The Rust Sanctuary is a 62-acre preserve donated to the Audubon Naturalist Society by the estate of Margaret Dole Rust.
www.bbonline.com /va/idylltime/attractions.html   (599 words)

  
 Leesburg Virginia Divorce Lawyers Family Law Child Custody Visitation Agreements Attorneys   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Domestic relations and divorce require an understanding of the client's marriage, the family relationships, and the financial intricacies that are a part of the marital relationship.
At Campbell Miller Zimmerman, P.C., our Leesburg, Virginia divorce lawyers provide clients with counsel regarding these complex issues, and we act as a strong legal advocate on their behalf through settlement negotiations and, when necessary, litigation.
Virginia is a no-fault divorce state, meaning there does not have to be a nasty fight to prove that one party was at fault or did something that has caused the breakdown of the marital relationship.
www.cmzlaw.com /PracticeAreas/divorce-family-law.asp   (283 words)

  
 History of Loudoun County
Loudoun County was once the northwestern frontier of Virginia, a dangerous place to visit until the 1722 Treaty of Albany kept the American Indian nations west of the Blue Ridge.
Leesburg, founded in 1758, became the county seat, with the first courthouse built in the center of town in 1761.
By 1860, Loudoun was one of Virginia’s most prosperous counties; its agricultural production at or near the top for such crops as corn and wheat.
www.loudounmuseum.org /history.html   (984 words)

  
 New Homes For Sale in Leesburg, VA - Virginia Real Estate, Condominiums, Townhomes, Condos, Home Builders
Leesburg, Virginia located 31 miles northwest of Washington D.C. in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a quaint colonial town reminiscent of the Revolutionary War era.
Today, Leesburg is the seat of government for America's second fastest growing county.
The Virginia and Maryland real estate market is one of the strongest in The United States-USA.
www.realtycouncil.com /leesburg.shtml   (1225 words)

  
 Business - Leesburg, Virginia (Business)
Today, as the seat of government for one of the country's fastest growing counties, Leesburg embraces the advantages of being close to the nation's capital while preserving the small town character that makes Leesburg an attractive place to live and do business.
Close enough to downtown Washington D.C., Maryland's Biotech Corridor and Northern Virginia's high tech sector to provide significant opportunities for sustained growth to businesses, Leesburg is far enough removed from the inner D.C. metro area to offer a balanced quality of life to residents.
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Leesburg is at the crossroads between the urban east and the rural west.
www.leesburgva.com   (494 words)

  
 Employment - Leesburg, Virginia (Government)
A Town of Leesburg application must be received by the HR Department no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date of any vacancy in order to be considered.
Thank you for considering employment with the Town of Leesburg.
For general questions or information about the Town of Leesburg, email: info@leesburgva.gov.
www.leesburgva.org /government/employment   (201 words)

  
 Loudoun County VA Home Buying Guide / Search MLS Listings
Look no further than Leesburg's Premium Outlet Mall where bargain hunters searching for designer quality are drawn from Northern Virginia, Metropolitan DC and as far away as Maryland.
Whether relocating to Northern Virginia from out of state, making the move from renting an apartment to your first real estate purchase, or taking advantage of the area's high resale values by selling your home, Mike Wagner can help make this emotional and financially important decision easier.
Backed by the areas most experienced brokers at Keller Williams Realty Leesburg, Mike Wagner listens and responds to your individual needs, crosses every T and dots every I in your transaction process, and will only be satisfied when you, his client, is satisfied.
www.mikewagner.com   (625 words)

  
 Northern Virginia Real Estate - Northern Virginia Homes
Northern Virginia Fine Homes Mission is to provide both buyers and sellers of residential real estate with the strongest possible professional representation.
As part of this pledge to serve, all of our licensed listing agents are committed to the belief that selling a home is only a small part of the picture.
For both Buyers and Sellers alike, the standard of care is going to be the best we can offer and the owners of NVFH are always available to every client to assure this outcome.
www.nvfh.com   (250 words)

  
 Leesburg Real Estate Specialist - RE-Leesburg
RE-Leesburg provides Leesburg, Virginia real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Leesburg realty property.
Leesburg, the county seat, was named for Francis Lightfoot Lee who signed the Declaration of Independence.
This VIP service is designed to allow you to beat other buyers to Leesburg Virginia homes for sale.
www.re-leesburg.com   (588 words)

  
 Shopping Leesburg VA Virginia + Outlet Mall - City Guide
Leesburg Gardens 19270 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, VA 20175,
Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets 241 Fort Evans Road Northeast, Leesburg, VA 20176,
They carry the latest and greatest in road and mountain bikes, as well as a variety of BMX accessories and clothing for the biking enthusiast.
www.discoverourtown.com /TownPage.php?Town=272&Cat=Shopping   (1033 words)

  
 Directions - Leesburg, Virginia (About Leesburg)
Follow this road (King Street) to the fourth traffic light which is Loudoun Street.
Make a left and about a half block on the right you will see the entrance to the Leesburg Town Public Parking Garage.
Take a left on Loudoun Street and park in the town garage which is on the right.
www.leesburgva.gov /about/Directions   (493 words)

  
 Fairfax Virginia: Arts, Government, Museums, Culture, Sports, Maps, D.C. Links.
Fairfax Virginia homes for sale, northern Virginia real estate, and fine homes and properties for sale in suburban Washington D.C. Find information, Fairfax Virginia homes for sale, and local real estate links to Metro DC and suburbs.
Northern Virginia is a short hop by car, I-66, route 50, or our fantastic METRO system to the nations capital in Washington DC.
Fairfax county is one of the largest in Virginia.
www.fairfaxhomesforsale.com /fairfax_information.htm   (655 words)

  
 Virginia Divorce Lawyer Virginia Divorce Attorney Leesburg Metro Washington DC
Virginia Divorce Lawyer Virginia Divorce Attorney Leesburg Metro Washington DC Practice Areas
Her Leesburg, Virginia office is conveniently located in the northern Virginia suburbs surrounding Loudoun County and the metro Washington, D.C. area.
The Law Office of Patricia E. Tichenor, P.L.L.C. provides sound legal advice as well as the understanding emotional support during what is often a time of personal crisis. Contact the Virginia divorce attorneys at the Law Office of Patricia E. Tichenor, P.L.L.C., to see how we can ease the burden of your separation and divorce.
www.tichenorlaw.com /PracticeAreas/DivorceLaw.asp   (323 words)

  
 Welcome to Cascades - Potomac Falls, Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Cascades is a 2,500 acre planned community in eastern Loudoun County, Virginia along the Potomac River north of Route 7.
Click here for an overview map showing the general location of our community in the northern Virginia area (warning - image is 200K in size and will take you more than one minute to download with a 28.8Kbps dial-up connection to the Internet).
Route 7, which is also named Leesburg Pike in Fairfax County and the Harry Byrd Highway in Loudoun County, is our community's main point of entry.
www.cascadesva.com /welcome/Welcome_Main.htm   (1370 words)

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