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.
Cecil County played a big part in the construction of the Fort McHenry tunnel in the early 1980s. The tunnelâs 32 steel segments were fabricated by Wiley Manufacturing in Port Deposit, launched into the Susquehanna as each one was ready, then towed 45 miles to a pier near Fort McHenry.