In the location's words:

Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz is located to the south of Leipzig's city center and is named after the German trade unionist and social democratic politician Wilhelm Leuschner (1890-1944), who actively fought against National Socialism. Part of the square had previously been called Königsplatz since 1839. The square is largely undeveloped and has been awaiting redevelopment since the end of the Second World War.