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Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky is the second largest city in the state that is commonly known by its nicknames “Thoroughbred City,” “The Horse Capital of the World” and the “Athens of the West.” Lexington is undoubtedly lives up to these nicknames with its booming economy, rich history and blossoming tourism. Those moving to Lexington will not only discover a popular place to bred bred racing horses but an agricultural hot spot for people of all ages.

Economy:
Lexington’s economy is dominated by the horse industry. Horses bring billions of dollars to the Bluegrass Country. Lexington is home to more than 450 horse farms, a great percentage of which are thoroughbred. The ideal conditions in Lexington create a wonderful atmosphere for breeding, raising and training horses. Horse racing contributes to this industry by making Lexington popular with tourists, horse lovers, experts and gamblers.

The city’s economy has still so much more to offer to anyone interested in moving to Lexington. Lexington’s ideal soil and climate conditions not only play an important role in the horse industry, they also make the agriculture in the city blossom. Corn, soybeans, alfalfa hay, wheat and barley are some of the city’s produce. The city is also a major market for cattle. Other major industries in the city include the car industry, the University of Kentucky which accounts for a huge chunk of the labor force, and manufacturing.

History:
The area of Lexington was used by Native American tribes as a hunting ground before the arrival of the Europeans. Daniel Boone was one of the first Anglo-Saxons to explore the area. He helped establish Kentucky's first forts in Harrodsburg and Boonesborough. In 1775, a campsite was founded to honor a colonial victory during the American Revolutionary War’s first battle. The settlement was found after Lexington, Massachusetts. At the time, the area was quite the battlefield, as the natives and the settlers fought for ownership over the land. About 30 years after the founding of the campsite, Lexington was established as a town after the successful petition of the Virginia General Assembly. Due to the growth the town had at the time, Lexington became known as the “Athens of the West.” By the 19th century, the town was a manufacturing and trade center.

Tourism:
Horses still contribute greatly to Lexington’s tourism. The city’s horse races and farms take the center stage in gathering the most tourists and visitors. Touring a private horse farm is a time honored tradition in Lexington. Aside from the horses, there are also a number of museums, restaurants, markets and art centers in the area. The American Saddlebred Museum, Aviation Museum of Kentucky ,and the Bluegrass Farmers' Market are some of the establishments one might want to visit while in Lexington. Festivals that draw tourists and people moving to Lexington are the May Fest and the Festival of Bluegrass.

Colleges/Universities:

• University of Kentucky
• Transylvania University
• Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Interesting Facts:

• The first American performance of a Beethoven symphony was in Lexington in 1817.
• The brass plate embedded in the sidewalk at the corner of Limestone and Main Street in downtown Lexington is a memorial marker honoring Smiley Pete. The animal was known as the town dog in Lexington. He died in 1957.
• Lexington ranks seventh among U.S. cities in college education rate, with 49.5% of residents having at least a Bachelor's Degree.