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=== Founding and Early Settlement === Leechburg's origins trace back to the late 18th century, with early names such as "Friendship" and "White Plains." Nearby [[Hamlet (place)|hamlets]] like "Old Town" and "Jacksonville" were among the earliest developed areas.<ref name="Beers1914"/> Originally part of [[Allegheny Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny Township]], Armstrong County, civil engineer David Leech arrived in 1827 to construct a dam and lock for the [[Pennsylvania Main Line Canal]] along the [[Kiskiminetas River]].<ref name="CanalHistory"/> Leech purchased land and developed a village, constructing mills, homes, and a boatyard that produced freight and passenger boats. The first canal boats passed through Leechburg in 1829. A ferry operated before the first bridge was constructed in 1846.<ref name="LAMHS"/> Leech personally funded the townβs first school in 1829 and paid the teacher. Leechburg was incorporated on March 22, 1850, with Leech as its first burgess ([[Mayor]]). Leechburg quickly became a vital canal ports west of the [[Allegheny Mountains]], facilitating commerce between [[Philadelphia]] and [[Pittsburgh]].<ref name="Centennial1950"/>
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