Leesville, County seat in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
Located in central Louisiana, Leesville extends across 5.49 square miles of land and contains multiple residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.
Established in 1871 as the parish seat, Leesville received its name from Dr. Edmund Smart's father in recognition of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
The Leesville community maintains strong connections to Fort Johnson military installation, influencing local traditions and daily life throughout Vernon Parish.
The Vernon Parish School District operates numerous educational facilities in Leesville, including a high school and multiple elementary institutions for local students.
NASA scientist Carolyn Huntoon, who became the first woman director of the Johnson Space Center, originated from this Louisiana municipality.
Location: Vernon Parish
Elevation above the sea: 77 m
Website: http://leesvillela.net
GPS coordinates: 31.14360,-93.27110
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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