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Leesburg unveils historical marker to educate about Black man lynched in 1902
A historical marker telling the story of a Black man lynched in 1902 after being accused of killing a white man was unveiled ...
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Downtown Development Authority leaders continue planning to move the city of Leesburg forward
L EESBURG, Ga. (WALB) - The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) in Lee County met with business leaders and residents to discuss ways to move the city forward.
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Who will hold court? Debate on shuffleboard vs. Forward Paths dominates Leesburg meeting
Accusations and heartfelt pleas call into question a city property proposal at a July 14 Leesburg City Commission meeting.
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Charles Craven Lynching Memorial Unveiled in Leesburg
The Town of Leesburg today unveiled a roadside marker commemorating the lynching of Charles Craven on East Market Street.
Lynching site in Leesburg becomes first in Loudoun Co. to be memorialized with state historical highway marker
The sign at the intersection of East Market Street and Catoctin Circle in Leesburg, Virginia, marks the site where 25-year-old Charles Craven was lynched in 1902.
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Victory for Leesburg in water rate battle - The Washington Post
After a years-long, contentious legal battle over utility rates charged by Leesburg to out-of-town customers, the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled Thursday in the town's favor. The decision ...