LexingtonVirginia
Lexington is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 7,320.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Lexington
Lexington, VA is a close-knit town located in central Virginia, home to 7,802 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Lexington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.5 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,121 residents per square mile.
What Makes Lexington Unique
- One of 18 places in the US named Lexington — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,802.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lexington
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- George C Marshall Research Foundation Library
- The Cabell Gallery · Art gallery
- Virginia Military Institute Museum · Museum
- Nelson Gallery · Art gallery
- Rockbridge Historical Society · Museum
- Stonewall Jackson House · Museum
- Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson · Attraction
- Tommy's Arcade · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lexington
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lexington
- Central Elementary
- Harrington Waddell Elementary
- Lylburn Downing Middle
- Maury River Middle
- Rockbridge County High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.