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Lexington, South Carolina

Coordinates: 33°58′52″N 81°13′51″W / 33.98111°N 81.23083°W / 33.98111; -81.23083
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Lexington, South Carolina
Motto: 
"Town of Progress"
Lexington is located in South Carolina
Lexington
Lexington
Location in South Carolina
Lexington is located in the United States
Lexington
Lexington
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°58′52″N 81°13′51″W / 33.98111°N 81.23083°W / 33.98111; -81.23083
Country United States
State South Carolina
CountyLexington County
Named forBattles of Lexington and Concord[a]
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
Area
 • Total12.12 sq mi (31.38 km2)
 • Land11.97 sq mi (31.00 km2)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2)
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Population
 • Total23,568
 • Rank22nd
 • Density1,968.92/sq mi (760.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29071, 29072, 29073
Area code(s)803, 839
FIPS code45-41335[4]
GNIS feature ID1246349[2]
Websitewww.lexsc.com

Lexington is the largest town in and the county seat of Lexington County, South Carolina, United States.[5] It is a suburb of the state capital, Columbia. The population was 23,568 at the 2020 Census.[3]

  1. The town of Lexington is named after Lexington County, which derives its name from the battles of Lexington and Concord.

References

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  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lexington, South Carolina
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Lexington town, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved March 17, 2024.