A post office called Leland has been in operation since 1857. The village was named for Edwin S. Leland. Geography. According to the 2010 census, Leland has a total area of 0.53 square miles (1.37 km 2), all land. Demographics
During the War of 1812 a storm flag was flown over Fort McHenry during the bombardment. It was replaced early on the morning of September 14, 1814 with a larger garrison flag (30 by 42 feet (9.1 m Ã 12.8 m)). The larger flag signaled American victory over the British in the Battle of Baltimore.
The flagpole is 170 m (558 ft) tall with the flag itself weighting 570 kg (1,260 lb). The flag is 49.5 m (162 ft) in length and 33 m (108 ft) in width. Inauguration took place on 23 September 2014 and the Flag of Saudi Arabia was hoisted on the flagpole.