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Leicester is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina (USA), although it has begun a process towards incorporation.[1] As of 2007, Leicester population is 12,514 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 16.26 percent.. The township of Leicester, originally known as Turkey Creek, had a Post Office beginning April 7,1829. The name of the township was changed to Leicester (pronounced Les-ter) in 1859. The town was named for Leicester Chapman. His father, Robert Chapman, was a captain under the Earl of Leicester and stationed in Wales. The name as pronounced by locals is ['lɛs tər] or outsiders as['leeː sɛs tər]. For more Leicester, North Carolina history visit http://www.leicesternc.com
[edit] Geography
Leicester is located at 35°39′18″N, 82°41′47″W[2], about 10 miles northwest of Asheville. The elevation of Leicester is about 2,100 ft.
[edit] References
- ^ Leicester, Swannanoa may be new towns in the making Asheville Citizen-Times
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
