Lexington, New York facts for kids
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Lexington, New York
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Location in Greene County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 80.25 sq mi (207.85 km2) |
| • Land | 80.21 sq mi (207.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 770 |
| • Density | 9.60/sq mi (3.705/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12452
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-039-42202 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979147 |
Lexington is a small town located in Greene County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 770 people lived there. The town is found in the southwestern part of Greene County.
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Discovering Lexington's Past
The area where Lexington is today was first settled around 1788. The town itself was officially created in 1813. It was first called "New Goshen" and was formed from parts of the town of Windham. Just a few months later, its name was changed to "Lexington."
Lexington's Theatrical History
In 1976, a writer named Oakley Hall III helped start the Lexington Conservatory Theatre. This theater group performed at the historic Lexington House. They stayed there for five years. Later, the group moved to Albany, New York, and became known as Capital Repertory Theatre.
After the Conservatory Theatre left, Lexington House was used as a summer place for another theater group, the Ensemble Studio Theatre. The building was also shown in a 2004 movie called The Loss of Nameless Things.
Plans for Restoration
In 2024, the town of Lexington asked for money from a New York State program. This money would help fix up the Lexington hamlet, which is a small village area. The plan includes restoring Lexington House and the Barn Theatre next to it. These places were important for the theater groups in the past.
Geography and Nature in Lexington
Lexington covers an area of about 79.7 square miles (207 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Mountains and Rivers
The town of Lexington is located within the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Most of the town is also inside the Catskill Park, which is a protected natural area. The southern border of the town touches Ulster County.
The Schoharie Creek flows right through the town. The West Kill is another important waterway. It is an 11-mile-long (18 km) stream that flows into the Schoharie Creek. The West Kill drains a large part of the town.
High Peaks of the Catskills
Lexington is home to some very tall mountains. The highest point in the town is the top of West Kill Mountain. This mountain is about 3,880 feet (1,183 meters) high and is the sixth-highest peak in the Catskills.
Three other very tall Catskill peaks are also found in Lexington. These are Rusk, North Dome, and Sherrill.
People of Lexington
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,798 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,548 | 41.7% | |
| 1840 | 2,813 | 10.4% | |
| 1850 | 2,263 | −19.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,657 | −26.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,371 | −17.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,356 | −1.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,229 | −9.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,153 | −6.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,054 | −8.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,075 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 815 | −24.2% | |
| 1940 | 827 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 833 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 698 | −16.2% | |
| 1970 | 666 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 819 | 23.0% | |
| 1990 | 835 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 830 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 805 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 770 | −4.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
In 2000, there were 830 people living in Lexington. These people lived in 375 households. About 21.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Lexington in 2000 was 47 years old. About 20.2% of the population was under 18.
Communities and Places in Lexington
Lexington has several smaller communities and hamlets within its borders:
- Bushnellsville – This hamlet is located at the southern edge of the town, on Route 42.
- Lexington – This is the main hamlet of Lexington, also found on Route 42.
- Mosquito Point – A small community located west of the main Lexington village.
- North Lexington – This hamlet is in the northwestern part of the town.
- Spruceton – An isolated hamlet in the eastern part of the town, on County Route 6.
- West Kill – A hamlet located south of Lexington village on Route 42.
Hurricane Irene's Impact in 2011
On August 27, 2011, Hurricane Irene caused a lot of damage to Lexington. Even though it was a tropical storm by then, it brought very heavy rainfall. This caused the Schoharie Creek to flood severely.
The floodwaters were very high and strong. A small bridge was destroyed, and many houses near the creek were washed away. Farms close to the creek also flooded. Flash flooding was a big problem, and some roads in town were damaged or covered in water. Many homes in Lexington lost electricity.
After the storm, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) came to Lexington to help. Many people volunteered to help clean up, and others donated food and clothing. Eventually, power was brought back to all the affected areas.
See also
In Spanish: Lexington (Nueva York) para niños
