County Town Profile
Loving Life in Leesburg
by Haiden Hibbert photos by Mike Deak + Sue Pais
While Leesburg, Ind., may be known as the “Gateway to the Lakes Region,” there’s a whole lot more to this small town than pit stops and backroads. Leesburg is a quaint, cozy town filled with picturesque historic buildings, an award-winning brewery, and some of the most beautiful lake homes in all of the region.
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LAKElife Magazine July 2020
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eesburg welcomes visitors from all over the Midwest, offering restaurants, a brewery and winery, shopping, and of course: lake life. And while it’s a hot spot for home renovations and new residents, there’s plenty of history to learn about, as well. In fact, there are 10 blocks in Leesburg that are listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, according to the Kosciusko County’s Visitors Guide. So, what are some of the trademark destinations that keep this historic town alive?