Lexington, Virginia

independent city in Virginia, United States

Lexington is a city in Virginia in the United States. It is the county seat of Rockbridge County. Washington and Lee University (W&L) and Virginia Military Institute (VMI) are there.

Lexington, Virginia
Main Street, Lexington
Main Street, Lexington
Lexington is located in Shenandoah Valley
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Lexington
Lexington is located in Virginia
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Lexington
Lexington is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 37°47′2″N 79°26′34″W / 37.78389°N 79.44278°W / 37.78389; -79.44278[1]
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyNone (independent city)
Area
 • Total2.52 sq mi (6.54 km2)
 • Land2.50 sq mi (6.47 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
1,063 ft (324 m)
Population
 • Total7,320
 • Density2,900/sq mi (1,100/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
24450
Area code540
FIPS code51-45512[4]
GNIS feature ID1498506[1]
WebsiteLexington, Virginia

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Lexington". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  3. "QuickFacts: Lexington city, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.