Lexington is a city in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 10,348 at the 2020 census, making it the 16th most populous city in Nebraska. It is the county seat of Dawson County. Lexington is located in southern Nebraska, on the Platte River, southeast of North Platte. It sits along the route of U.S. Route 30 and the Union Pacific Railroad. In the 1860s, Lexington was the location of a stop along the Pony Express.
Midwest
Lexington
Dawson County, NE
Population
10,662
Walk Score
75 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$921
Median home value
$131,700
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Dawson County Courthouse · listed 1990
Notable landmarks
- Olive, Ira Webster, House · listed 1989
- Temple, Harry V., House · listed 2019
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