Lexington Texas Map

About Lexington, Texas

Lexington is a locality in Lee County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,365. The population density is 431.3 people per km². Lexington is located at 30.4191°N, 97.0117°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78947.

Lexington, Texas, unfurls across a landscape of gently rolling country, where thickets of mesquite and tough native grasses hold sway. It lies 33.0 miles east-south-east of Hutto, TX (from Hutto, TX: bearing 105°T), and is situated 16.3 miles south of Rockdale. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and wild herbs, a testament to the persistent Texas sun. Here, the land is not dramatically sculpted, but rather a steady, unassuming expanse, broken by the occasional weathered fence line or a cluster of live oaks spreading their broad limbs like patient sentinels. The sky above Lexington often feels vast, a canvas for an ever-changing display of cloud formations that drift with a slow, deliberate grace, mirroring the unhurried pace of life below. The history of Lexington is bound to the agricultural rhythms of Central Texas. Originally settled by German immigrants drawn to the fertile soil, the area quickly developed into a farming community, with cotton and later cattle becoming the cornerstones of its economy. Remnants of this past can still be seen in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of older buildings, their brickwork softened by decades of sunlight and wind. While agriculture remains a vital part of Lexington's identity, the town has also found a niche in light industry and serves as a quiet hub for the surrounding ranches and farms. The annual county fair, a tradition stretching back generations, still brings families together, a vibrant echo of the community's enduring spirit and shared heritage.

About This Lexington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lexington, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.419097, -97.011652. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lexington and Lee County.

Detailed location data for Lexington includes the ZIP code (78947), telephone area code (830), county seat of Lee County (Giddings), and school district assignment (Lexington Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lexington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.