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.

Leesburg 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?

Tippecanoe Lake

You can’t mention Leesburg without talking about its lake life. It’s the heartbeat of the small town, which is home to the stunning Tippecanoe Lake. Tippy Lake brings bustling activity to the area, like boating, skiing, fishing and swimming.

Tippy Creek Winery

Tippy Creek is at the heart of Leesburg, serving as one of the core places to gather with friends and family, as well as to enjoy delicious wine and food. Throughout the year, there is never a shortage of events at Tippy Creek, like Comedy Club Night, Trivia Night, art classes, food truck nights, live music and auctions. Locals and visitors can stop in to enjoy a glass of wine indoors or outdoors if weather permits, or buy a bottle or two to go.

Pound Store Museum

Whether you live in Leesburg or a nearby town, or you’re driving through the area, paying a visit to the Pound Store Museum is a must. This historic landmark first opened its doors as an Indian trading post back in 1838 and is considered to be the oldest commercial building in Kosciusko County. You can visit the Pound Store Museum for a tour on Sundays in the summertime (May through September, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). Call first, please, to ensure they’re open due to COVID-19.

HopLore Brewing

HopLore Brewing is another hotspot in Leesburg, serving as both a brewery and a restaurant with a giant menu of in-house brews, guest taps, and domestics, as well as appetizers, tacos, wings, family-size entrees, and sides. HopLore Brewing also hosts a variety of events throughout the week like Trivia Night, Happy Hour, and Sunday Funday for friends and family to gather.

Tippy Dance Hall

Tippy Dance Hall is considered a landmark, whether you’re a resident of Leesburg or not. The historic building was once filled with crowds of music fans, listening to live performances from some of the country’s greatest artists like Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and the Ray Charles Orchestra. The most recent memory of Tippy Dance Hall surrounds its teen dance club, which served as one of the most popular gathering places for young people from the ‘80s until 2016, when it was closed. While the building is no longer actively used, the grounds are still utilized for a marina offering ramp access, pontoon and boat rentals, gas, snacks and ice cream. Note: see page 21 for a celebratory event happening at the hall on Saturday, July 25.

With history, fun, food and drink, it’s all available in nearby Leesburg!

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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Nominal Voltage 12.8V Nominal Capacity 100 Ah (C5,25C) Energy 1280 Wh Internal Resistance ≤20mΩ Cycle Life >10,000 @50% DOD >6,000 @80% DOD >2,000 @100% DOD Self Discharge Rate <1% per month Efficiency of Charge 100% @0.5C Efficiency of Discharge 96~99% @1C

CHARGE SPECIFICATIONS

Charge Voltage Charge Mode

14.6 ± 0.2V CC/CV 14.6V / Float 13.8V Charger Current 50A = 0.5C Max Charge Current 100A = 1C Charge Cut-off Voltage 15.6V ± 0.2V

DISCHARGE SPECIFICATIONS

Max Continuous Current 100A = 1C Max Pulse Current ≤280A ( ≤20ms ) = 2.8C Reserve Capacity @25A 240 Min Reserve Capacity @50A 120 Min Discharge Cut-off Voltage 10V

Standard SOC Meter

Standard SOC Meter

12.8V LiFePO4 Rechargeable Battery 12.8V LiFePO4 Rechargeable Battery 12.8V-100Ah (1280 Wh) 12.8V-100Ah (1280 Wh)

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Plastic Case ABS (Group 31) Dimensions (in./mm.) 12.88 x 6.75 x 8.38 in. (327 x 172 x 213 mm)

Weight (lbs./kg.) 31 lbs. (14 kg)

Terminal M8

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SOC Meter LED - Standard

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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

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