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1. www.britannica.com › place › Lexington-KentuckyLexington | Horse Racing, Bluegrass Region & Bourbon

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   6 days ago · Lexington, city, coextensive with Fayette county, north-central Kentucky, U.S., the focus of the Bluegrass region and a major centre for horse breeding. Named in 1775 for the Battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, it was chartered by the Virginia legislature in 1782 and was the meeting place (1792)

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lexington,_KentuckyLexington, Kentucky - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Lexington is a consolidated city coterminous with and the county seat of Fayette County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census the city's population was 322,570, making it the second-most populous city in Kentucky (after Louisville), the 14th-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 60th-most populous city in the United States. By ...

4. www.britannica.com › place › KentuckyKentucky | History, Capital, Map, Population, & Facts

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   3 days ago · Kentucky, constituent state of the United States of America. It is bordered by Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia to the east; Tennessee to the south; and Missouri to the west. The capital, Frankfort, lies between the state’s two major cities—Louisville and Lexington.

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5. www.geodatos.net › en › citiesLexington, Kentucky, United States - Location, map, facts

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   Sep 1, 2024 · Location. 37.9887° N 84.4777° W. Region: Kentucky Country: United States Continent: America Northern Hemisphere. View coordinates.

6. library.louisville.edu › ekstrom › gov_statesUofL Libraries: Government Resources: States: Kentucky Facts

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   Sep 5, 2024 · Located in the south central United States along the west side of the Appalachian Mountains, Kentucky ranks 37th in land size, with 39,732 square miles (102,907 square kilometers). The Commonwealth is bordered by seven states: Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri and Illinois.

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7. www.britannica.com › place › KentuckyKentucky - Frontier, Civil War, Agriculture | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Kentucky - Frontier, Civil War, Agriculture: Long before the arrival of Europeans, the Kentucky region was inhabited by indigenous agricultural and hunting peoples who left behind burial and ceremonial mounds that remain prominent features of the landscape today.

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   What county is Lexington Kentucky in?

   • Lexington is a consolidated city coterminous with, and the county seat of, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census the city's population was 322,570, making it the second-most populous city in Kentucky (after Louisville ), the 14th-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 60th-most populous city in the United States.

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   What is Lexington Kentucky known for?

   • By land area, it is the country's 30th-largest city . Lexington is known as the "Horse Capital of the World" due to the hundreds of horse farms in the region, as well as the Kentucky Horse Park, The Red Mile and Keeneland race courses. It is within the state's Bluegrass region.

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   What states border Kentucky?

   • Kentucky, constituent state of the United States of America. It is bordered by Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia to the east; Tennessee to the south; and Missouri to the west. The capital, Frankfort, lies between the state’s two major cities—Louisville and Lexington.

   Kentucky | History, Capital, Map, Population, & Facts

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   Where is Kentucky located?

   • Geography Located in the south central United States along the west side of the Appalachian Mountains, Kentucky ranks 37th in land size, with 39,732 square miles (102,907 square kilometers). The Commonwealth is bordered by seven states: Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri and Illinois.

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9. www.touristsecrets.com › destinations › unitedSip And Savor At Lexington’s Premier Brewery And Distillery

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   Aug 28, 2024 · Discover Lexington's Best Breweries and Distilleries. Lexington, Kentucky, is known for its rich history, beautiful horse farms, and vibrant culture. But did you know it's also a fantastic place to enjoy some of the finest craft beers and spirits?