Lexington, OK
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About Lexington
- • Country singer David Gates, lead singer of Bread, was born in Lexington.
- • Lexington is home to the Lexington Assessment & Reception Center (LARC).
- • Its location along the Santa Fe Railway helped Lexington grow.
- • A major tornado struck Lexington in May 2010, causing significant damage.
- • Lexington was named after Lexington, Kentucky, and founded in 1889.
- • The population is approximately 2,800, smaller than many Oklahoma towns.
- • The elevation is 1,079 feet, providing views of the surrounding landscape.
- • Many residents work in agriculture, particularly cattle ranching.
- • Lexington gives off a quiet, simple, and community-focused vibe.
- • Oklahoma City Thunder are the closest NBA team, winning the Western Conference in 2012.
- • Football is very popular, with intense rivalries among local high schools.
- • A major flood in 1908 washed away most of the newly built homes and businesses.