Leesville, Louisiana, US is the parish seat of Vernon Parish, established in 1900 and incorporated in 1902. It was named after Robert E. Lee, the Civil War general. The city has a population of approximately 6,700 as of 2019. Leesville is home to Fort Polk, a United States Army installation, which is a significant economic contributor to the area. The city's economy also benefits from agriculture, particularly timber and poultry.
Dollar General takes the top spot among Dollar Stores and Deep Discount Stores in Leesville, Louisiana with 6 locations as of April 12, 2024. Dollar Tree is in second place with 3 locations.