Ledyard, Ct.. New London co. This town was taken from Groton in 1836. It was formerly- called North Groton. There is a pretty village, of some thirty houses, at Gale's Ferry, on the Thames. This town was named in honor of two brothers, natives of Groton — Colonel Ledyard, the brave defender of Groton Heights, in 1781, and John Ledyard, the celebrated traveller, who died at Cairo, in Egypt, in 1789, aged 38. John Ledyard was probably as distinguished a travel- ler as can be found on record. 7 miles N. by E. from New London.
Ledyard, N. Y., Cayuga co. Bounded on the W. by Cayuga Lake, and watered by several small streams flowing into it. Surface rolling; soil fertile clay loam and marl. 12 miles S. W. from Auburn, and 168 W. from Albany.
Lee County, Ga., c. h. at Starkville. Bounded N. by Sumpter co., E. by Dooly, S. by Irwin and Baker, and W. by Randolph co. Flint River and branches water this county.
Lee County, Is., c. h. at Dixon. Bounded N. by Ogle co., E. by De Kalb, S. by Lasalle and Bureau, and W. by Whitesides. Drained by Rock, Green, and Bureau Rivers.
Lee County, Iowa. c. h. at Fort Madison. In- corporated in 1837. Bounded N. by Henry and Des Moines counties, E. and S. E. by the Mis- sissippi River, separating it from Illinois, S. W. by Des Moines River, separating it from Missouri, and W. by Van Buren co. Skunk River runs on its N. E. border, and Sugar, Halfbreed, and Lost Creeks drain the interior. Surface undulat- ing ; soil productive.
Lee, Me., Penobscot co. It lies 120 miles N. E. from Augusta.
Lee, Ms., Berkshire co., was settled by Mr. Isaac Davis, in 1760. The town was named for General Lee, of the revolutionary army. It pre- sents a diversified appearance, and forms part of the intervale between the Taconic and Green Mountain ranges. The Green Mountain range runs partly within the eastern limits of the town; these mountains are for the most part of gentle acclivity, and are cultivated, in some places, quite to their summits. From the base of these moun- tains the surface is rather uneven, occasionally rising into hills of considerable height, but gen- erally descending, until it reaches the plain upon the banks of the Housatonic. At the N. E. corner of the town enters the Housatonic, and it passes out at the S. W. corner, dividing the town into two nearly equal parts. It receives, in its passage, the waters of Washington Mountain, Scott's Pond, Greenwater Pond, and Goose Pond, also, on the summit of the mountain, the waters of Hop Brook, as well as several other streams of less size. On each side of the Housatonic are extensive plains of rich alluvial land. The soil of the uplands is a loam, interspersed with gravel and stones. Limestone and white and clouded marble are found here. This is one of the most flourishing towns in the county or state; its vil- lages are neat and handsome. 10 miles S. from Pittsfield.
Lee, N. H., Stafford co. In the N. part of this town lies Wheelwright's Pond, containing about 165 acres, and forming the principal source of Oyster River. This pond is memorable for the battle which was fought near it, in 1690, between a scouting party of Indians and two companies of rangers, under Captains Floyd and Wiswall. Lamprey, Little, North, and Oyster Rivers water this town. 31 miles E. S. E. from Concord, and 12 S. W. from Dover.
Lee, N. Y., Oneida co. Drained by Canada and Fish Creeks. Surface undulating; soil sandy loam and clay. 22 miles N. W. from Utica, and 115 from Albany.
Lee County, Ya., c. h. at Jonesville. Bounded E. by Russell and Scott counties, S. by Ten- nessee, and W. and N. by Kentucky. This coun- ty is situated in the valley between Cumberland and Powell's Mountains, and is drained by Pow- ell's River and branches.
Leeds, Me., Kennebec co. This is a large and flourishing agricultural town, finely watered by a large and beautiful pond. The outlet of this pond into the Androscoggin gives the town a good water power, for saw mills and other manu- factories. The villages in Leeds are very neat and pleasant. The soil is fertile and productive. Leeds was incorporated in 1802. It lies 30 miles W. S. W. from Augusta.
Leesburg, Ya., c. h. Loudon co. On an ele- vated plain at the base of Kittoctan Mountains.
miles N. from the Potomac River, and 153 N. from Richmond.
Lehigh County, Pa., c. h. at Allentown. Bound- ed N. E. by the Lehigh River, separating it from Northampton co., S. E. by Bucks co., S. W. by Berks, and N. W. by Carbon. It lies mostly in the valley between South and Blue or Kittany Mountains. Surface diversified, and watered by branches of the Lehigh River ; soil very fertile in some portions.
Lehigh, Pa., Northampton co. Bounded W. by the Lehigh River, and drained by Indian Creek. In the N. W. corner of this town is the Lehigh Water Gap. Surface hilly in parts; soil calcareous loam and gravel.
Lehigh Gap, Pa., Carbon co. At the passage of Lehigh River through Blue Mountain. 104 miles E. N. E. from Harrisburg. The chasm through which the river here passes is 1200 feet deep, and the scenery of the most romantic de- scription.
LehightQn, Pa., Carbon co. On an elevated table land, on the W. bank of Lehigh River, half a mile above Mahoning Creek, and 96 miles N. E. by E. from Harrisburg, at the point of junc- tion of the Lehigh Canal with the railroad lead- ing to the coal miles. The old Moravian vil- lage of Gnadenhutten stood about three quarters of a mile from this place, near the mouth of the Mahoning Creek, and an old church is still standing on the spot.
Lehman, Pa., Luzerne co. Watered by Har- vey's, Bowman's, and Mahoopeny Creeks, all fine mill streams, and by Lehman's Lake, and its outlet Lehman's Creek. Surface uneven. 121 miles N. N. W. from Harrisburg.
Leicester, Ms., Worcester co., was first settled about the year 1713. It was at first called Straw- berry Hill. Its Indian name -was Towtaid. This town is situated on the height of land between the ocean and Connecticut River, and is famed for its hills. These hills are of a strong, deep soil, rather cold and wet, but well adapted to the cultivation of the various grains, grasses, and fruits common to the climate. The most noted elevations are Strawberry, Indian, Bald, Moose, and Cary's Hills, and Mount Pleasant. The town is watered by springs, rivulets, and several large brooks, which take their rise in this town, and empty into the Chicopee, the Quinebaug, and | |