Lexington, Historic university town in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia.
Located along the Maury River at 324 meters elevation, Lexington contains numerous red brick buildings and tree-lined streets throughout its 2.5 square mile area.
The Virginia Assembly established Lexington in 1777, naming it after the Massachusetts town where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired.
Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute shape the educational landscape of Lexington, bringing students and academic activities to the community.
The Virginia Breeze bus service and RADAR Transit system provide transportation connections between Lexington, surrounding communities, and major metropolitan areas.
Hull's Drive In Theater stands as the first community-owned drive-in theater in the United States, maintained through local support and regular film screenings.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1777
Elevation above the sea: 324 m
Shares border with: Rockbridge County
Website: https://lexingtonva.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.78402,-79.44282
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:09
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