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"Horse Capital of the World"
Lexington is a city in Fayette County.
Lexington is in the Bluegrass region.
It is the county seat.
The community was named for Lexington, MA.
The latitude of Lexington is 37.988N. The longitude is -84.477W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 968 feet.
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· 2003 movie, "Seabiscuit"
· 2005 movie, "Dreamer"
· Harry Dean Stanton, actor
· George Clooney, actor
· Mary Todd Lincoln, first lady
· Dermontti Dawson, football player
- Festival Latino de Lexington - Sept. 21-22, 2007
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- Fastest-growing counties in Kentucky
- State data - Kentucky
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- Historical census records (Ancestry.com)
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- Ancestry.com - KY data
- Birth, marriage & death records
- Cemetery records
- County history catalog
- Census records (historic)
- Court, land & probate records
- Death index
- Family & local history
- Immigration records
- Military records (historic)
- Newspaper articles
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- Lexington area cemeteries
- Cemeteries in Fayette County
- Cemetery record compendium
- Kentucky cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
- Communities near Lexington
- Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
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- Communities in Fayette County
- Lexington business guide
- Lexington Chamber of Commerce
- Better Business Bureau
- Business licenses
- Corporate records search
- Courts in Kentucky
- Local ordinances in Kentucky (Partial selection)
- Lawyers in Lexington
- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
- Charitable donations
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in Kentucky
- National Council on Independent Living
- Assisted Living in Lexington
- Home Care in Lexington
- Banks
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- Current labor force
- Wage estimates
- Fayette County economic census
- Fayette County economic summary
- Fayette County employment growth
- Fayette County unemployment rate
- Kentucky economic data
- Financial Advisors in Lexington
- Colleges in or near Lexington
- Colleges in Kentucky
- Learning Disabilities Association in Kentucky
- Schools in or near Lexington
- School districts in or near Lexington
- School report cards
- Yearbooks (old) of Kentucky high schools
- Air pollution in Fayette County
- Diesel soot in Fayette County
- Land contamination in Fayette County
- Nature Conservancy projects in Kentucky
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Fayette County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Kentucky
- Festival Latino de Lexington - Sept. 21-22, 2007
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- ePodunk festival listings
- Kentucky county fairs
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- Lexington local government Web site
- Fayette County government
- Kentucky state government
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- Veterans affairs
- Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records
Historic districts in Lexington include West High Street Historic District ... View historic districts
- Historic sites in or near Lexington
- Historic sites in Kentucky
- Museums in or near Lexington
- Museums in Kentucky
- Kentucky state archives
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Fayette County genealogy forum
- Find Foreclosure in Lexington
- Homes for sale in Lexington
- Find a Lexington Realtor
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- Property and neighborhood reports
- Mortgage calculator
- Independent Living in Lexington
Libraries in Lexington include Beaumont Branch, Eagle Creek Branch, Lexington Public Library, Northside Branch, Tates Creek Branch ... View libraries
- Historic maps of KY cities - Library of Congress
- Historic maps of Kentucky
- Topographic map of Lexington
Newspapers in Lexington include Herald Leader
TV stations in Lexington include WKLE, WKYT, WLEX, WTVQ.
National Public Radio programming is carried locally by WUKY.
- Daily newspapers in or near Lexington
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- Recent death notices - selected KY newspapers
- Lexington Chamber of Commerce
- Community foundations (by state)
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- Kiwanis clubs in Kentucky
- Lions clubs in Kentucky
- Nonprofit groups
- Nonprofit guide for Lexington
- Rotary club search
- Volunteer opportunities in or near Lexington
- Aerial photo of Lexington
- Historic photos of U.S. cities
- Panoramic photos of Kentucky communities
- Photos of Kentucky places
- Post cards of Kentucky communities
Fayette County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Lexington political report.
- Fayette County Democratic party
- Kentucky Democratic party
- Kentucky Republican party
- Fayette County elections board
- Kentucky elections board
- ZIP codes (by street address)
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- ZIP code reverse lookup (find cities in a ZIP code)
Lexington restaurants taking online reservations include Griffin Gate Marriott Resort - J W's Steakhouse, Griffin Gate Marriott Resort - Mansion ... View restaurants
Hotels in Lexington include Baymont Inn & Suites, Best Western, Best Western Downtown, Comfort Inn Lexington, Comfort Suites Lexington, Comfort Suites Lexington, Continental Inn of Lexington, Country Inn & Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, Courtyard South/Hamburg Place ... More hotels.
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- National weather map
Lexington, KY
Pros: A blend of the best elements of small town and city life...
Cons: Traffic is a nightmare during rush hour and UK basketball games, so it's best to find alternate routes...
This is a good place to Visit and live.
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