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is an unincorporated community in Buncombe County, North Carolina (USA), although it has begun a process towards incorporation. As of 2007, Leicester population is 12,514 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 16.26 percent. The township of Leicester, originally known as Turkey Creek, had a Post Office beginning April 7,1829. The name of the township was changed to Leicester (pronounced les-ter) in 1859. The town was named for Leicester Chapman. His father, Robert Chapman, was a captain under the Earl of Leicester and stationed in Wales. The name as pronounced by locals is , but many pronounce it incorrectly as "lee-cester." For more Leicester, North Carolina history visit
Leicester is located at , about 10 miles northwest of Asheville. The elevation of Leicester is about 2,100 ft.