The town of Batesburg-Leesville was formed in 1992 by the consolidation of the neighboring towns of Batesburg and Leesville. [7] Leesville was incorporated on February 23, 1875, and Batesburg on May 31, 1877. [7] The first mayor of Batesburg-Leesville was also the last mayor of Batesburg, Dr. Elza S. “Sandy” Spradley, Jr. Spradley had been a practicing pharmacist and business owner in the town …
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