Don’t forget to visit Leesville on U.S. Highway 171 between Lake Charles and Shreveport. The city offers many historical sites, beautiful destinations, and great places for nature tripping, hiking, swimming, fishing, and much more.

It is part of the Fort Polk South micropolitan area and is additionally served by the Leesville Airport. The city is home to the Fort Polk (known as Fort Johnson from 2023-2025) U.S. Army installation.

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Leesville is the parish seat of Vernon Parish (County) and is a place where you can escape the hustle and bustle of big city life and enjoy the pleasures of living in a community where you will always find a warm welcome and old fashioned hospitality.

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Leesville is the home of the U. S. Army's Fort Polk and the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). Nearby communities include DeRidder and Many. The parish seat of Vernon Parish, Leesville is located close to the south end of Toledo Bend Lake and Reservoir, the largest man-made lake in the South.

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