Positioned approximately:
21 miles south of Winston-Salem on US Hwy 52
32 miles south of Greensboro on Business I-85
59 miles north of Charlotte on Business I-85
19 miles east of Mocksville on US 64
24 miles west of Asheboro on US 64
95 miles west of Raleigh on I-85
90 minutes from the mountains
9 miles from High Rock Lake
4 hours from North and South Carolina beaches

History -

Lexington, North Carolina is a furniture and textile center also known for its famous "Lexington Style" barbecue. Located in the heart of the Piedmont, it is 21 miles south of Winston Salem and 32 miles west of Greensboro in one of the most beautiful counties in the state.

The nearest commercial airport in the area is the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro…30 minutes, 25 miles.

The county's largest lake, High Rock Lake fed by the Yadkin River, features 365 miles of shoreline dotted with homes and cottages. Indian artifacts can still be found along its banks. In the past few years, the 15,000-acre lake often has been the site of the BASS Master's Classic, the world's most prestigious fishing tournament.

Formation of Davidson County -

As the population of Rowan County increased, people were forced to settle further and further from the county seat. In order to remedy this problem, Davidson County was formed from Rowan on December 9, 1822. It was named for General William Lee Davidson, a hero of the Revolutionary War, who was killed in the battle of Cowan's Ford.

Trademarks -

Bob Timberlake is an internationally known realist painter from Lexington, North Carolina. Timberlake began painting professionally in 1970 at the encouragement of Andrew Wyeth. Although he received no formal art education or training, his work is best known for its intricate attention to color and detail. His depiction of the simple life in his native North Carolina home has endeared his work to millions of admirers around the world.

The excitement of NASCAR Winston Cup racing can be found at the Richard Childress Racing Museum in Welcome, North Carolina. View many of RCR's greatest race cars along with famous machines from Indy car and NHRA. Plus, see Richard's personal collection of hot rods. View many of our trophies, awards, and unique RCR memorabilia.

Barbecue - The North Carolina Legislature has designated Lexington as "The Hickory Smoked Barbecue Capital of North Carolina." Barbecue's beginnings in the area actually occurred in the county during church homecomings and public rallies, yet it was brought into Lexington's square when court was in session in order to bring in larger crowds.

Barbecue Festival - The Festival is held in Uptown Lexington. An eight block stretch of Main Street is closed to traffic, with banners at either end announcing the Festival with a logo featuring four dancing pigs. Over four hundred exhibitors sell everything from handmade crafts to homemade fudge. Five stages of entertainment showcase local and national artists. The festival is for people of all ages and includes a special section of rides and games for children, Piglet Land. Barbecue is served out of three main tents, two at the square and another at the north end of the Festival near Piglet Land.