Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, Massachusetts | |
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 The Lexington Minuteman statue in Lexington | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Etymology: Likely from Laxton, Nottinghamshire | |
| Nickname: Birthplace of American Liberty | |
| Motto: "What a Glorious Morning for America!" | |
 Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts | |
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| Coordinates: 42°26′50″N 71°13′30″W / 42.44722°N 71.22500°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Region | New England |
| Settled | 1642 |
| Incorporated | 1713 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Representative town meeting |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.5 sq mi (42.8 km2) |
| • Land | 16.4 sq mi (42.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 34,454 |
| • Density | 2,100/sq mi (810/km2) |
| Demonym | Lexingtonian |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Codes | 02420–02421 |
| Area code | 339/781 |
| FIPS code | 25-35215 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0619401 |
| Website | www.lexingtonma.gov |
Lexington is a city in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population in the 2020 census was 34,454. It is famous for being the place where the American Revolutionary War began, with the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775.
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Lexington Battle Green -
Minuteman Bikeway -
Old Burying Ground
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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