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Thomas Balch Library

The Thomas Balch Library is a history and genealogy library located in . The library, owned and operated by the town of Leesburg, serves as a designated Underground Railroad research site and has an active research program.
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  • Type: Library
  • Description: building in Leesburg, VA
  • Also known as: “Thomas Balch Branch Loudoun County Public Library”
  • Address: 208 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Leesburg Historic District and George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor.

Historic site
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The in is a historic district that includes Classical Revival, Greek Revival, and Georgian architecture and dates back to 1757. is situated 990 feet southeast of Thomas Balch Library.

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Dodona Manor, the former home of General George Catlett Marshall, is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum at 312 East Market Street in . is situated 2,600 feet southeast of Thomas Balch Library.

House
, also known as Harrison Hall, is a historic house in . The house was built in three sections, with the first section completed in 1780. is situated 1,100 feet east of Thomas Balch Library.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Leesburg and Woodburn.

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is in Loudoun County, . During the War of 1812, was used as a temporary capital of the United States when the British occupied Washington.

Locality
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. The settlement is located on southwest of . is situated 3½ miles southwest of Thomas Balch Library.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. It is located at the intersection of the Charles Town Pike and the Harry Byrd Highway. is situated 3½ miles northwest of Thomas Balch Library.

Thomas Balch Library

Latitude
39.1167° or 39° 7′ 0″ north
Longitude
-77.56774° or 77° 34′ 4″ west
Elevation
351 feet (107 metres)
Operator
Town of Leesburg
Open location code
87F44C8J+MW
Open­Street­Map ID
way 214233701
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­library
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Geo­Names ID
4789298
Wiki­data ID
Q20047310
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Prospect Hills and Old Waterford Knolls.

Nearby Places

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