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  1. Lexington is a suburban town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, located 10 miles (16 km) from Downtown Boston. The population was 34,454 as of the 2020 census. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans, and was first settled by Europeans in 1641 as a farming community.

  2. Lexington, town (township), Middlesex county, eastern Massachusetts, U.S., 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Boston. Settled in 1640 and later organized as the parish of Cambridge Farms, it became an independent township in 1713 and was named for Lexington (now Laxton), England.

  3. Sep 5, 2022 · Threaded by Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington has a welcoming downtown area that came into its own from the mid-19th century following the arrival of the railroad (now the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway). Lexington Centre is compact, flush with green space and packed with stores and eateries, all within a few footsteps of the town’s ...

  4. Lexington, Massachusetts, the birthplace of the American War of Independence. For those who love history, Lexington is bound to be a remarkable experience. The city has rich historical and cultural activities, and in May each year, the month-long Revolutionary Revelry festival is a favorite.

  5. Nov 13, 2019 · If you're into history, you may be familiar with Lexington, Massachusetts because it was where the American Revolution began in April of 1775. Because this small Boston suburb—located less than 10 miles northwest of the city—is rooted in our country’s history, there are many museums to dive into, historic landmarks to see, and ...

  6. Welcome to the Birthplace of American Liberty! Lexington, Massachusetts, is a treasure trove of historical museums, homes, battlefields, and more. Signs that the Colonial era’s memory is alive and well can be detected across the town.

  7. Lexington is a northwestern suburb of Boston in Massachusetts. The Lexington Green is where the first shot of the American Revolution was fired and the first blood shed, and is known as "the Birthplace of American Liberty". It has several sites that are important in American history.