Lexington, Kentucky

About

Lexington is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Kentucky.

Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky after Louisville. With a population of over 320,000 in the metro area, it serves as the center of the state's Bluegrass Region.

History and Origins

Lexington was founded in 1775 and named after the Revolutionary War’s first battle. It emerged as a commercial and educational hub.

Key facts:

• Settled in 1775 and named after Lexington, Massachusetts
• Served as capital of Kentucky from 1780-1792
• Home to the first university west of the Allegheny Mountains, Transylvania University
• Center of the thoroughbred horse industry and bourbon production

Economy and Industries

Major sectors include education, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. Top employers are:

• University of Kentucky
• Lexington-Fayette government
• Lexington-Fayette Urban County School System
• Saint Joseph Health System

Attractions and Things to Do

Popular sites include:

• Historic homes like Ashland and Hunt-Morgan House
• The Kentucky Horse Park showcasing all things horses
• Kentucky Bourbon Trail tours
• Rupp Arena sports and entertainment venue
• The Arboretum with 100 acres of gardens

Lexington offers Southern heritage, horses, bourbon, and urban amenities.

Quick Facts about Lexington

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Geography

Lexington is located at 37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W (37.9886900, -84.4777200).

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People born in Lexington, including war correspondent, screenwriter Michael Herr, Thoroughbred racehorse Man o' War, composer Zach Brock, .

List

• Gene Robinson (Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire) he was born in 29/05/1947
• Thomas Hunt Morgan (American biologist) he was born in 25/09/1866
• George W. Dunlap (American politician (1813-1880)) he was born in 22/02/1813
• Tyson Gay (American track and field sprint athlete) he was born in 09/08/1982
• Mary Todd Lincoln (wife of Abraham Lincoln and First Lady of the United States (1818-1882)) she was born in 13/12/1818
• Joyce Compton (American film actress (1907-1997)) she was born in 27/01/1907
• Kevin Richardson (American singer, member of the Backstreet Boys) he was born in 03/10/1971
• Tamara McKinney (American alpine skier) she was born in 16/10/1962
• John C. Breckinridge (Confederate Army general and Vice President of the United States (1821-1875)) he was born in 16/01/1821
• Jim Varney (American stand-up comedian (1949-2000)) he was born in 15/06/1949
• Dotsie Bausch (cyclist) she was born in 06/03/1973
• Carter Harrison (American politician Carter H. Harrison III (1825-1893)) he was born in 15/02/1825
• Chancellor Miller (actor) he was born in 11/05/1993
• Brian Littrell (American male singer, member of Backstreet Boys) he was born in 20/02/1975
• Melissa McBride (American actress) she was born in 23/05/1965
• Mark W. Izard (American politician (1799-1866)) he was born in 25/12/1799
• Benjamin Gratz Brown (American politician (1826-1885)) he was born in 28/05/1826
• Tinashe (American singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress and former model) she was born in 06/02/1993

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