Leesport, PA

Leesport is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,812 at the 2010 census. It is part of the West Chester Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The borough was founded in 1798 and named for General James Lees, who fought in the American Revolution. The borough's original boundaries included what are now parts of West Whiteland Township and East Whiteland Township. In 1854, Leesport annexed land from East Whiteland Township and from West Whiteland Township it annexed land that became known as "The Point". In 1872, the borough annexed all of East Whiteland Township and most of West Whiteland Township to form its present borders.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Leesport has a total area of , all of it land.

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,711 people, 1,062 households, and 739 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,521.4 people per square mile (597.1/km²). There were 1,095 housing units at an average density of 603.3 per square mile (233.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98% White