1538History
The South Carolina General Assembly passed the "move over law" (SC 56–5–1538) 1996 and was revised in 2002 to increase the ease of enforcement and fines.
1781Military
In 1781, the Battle of Muddy Springs was fought to the south of the present-day town and the Battle of Tarrar Springs was fought within the present-day town limits.
1785Military
In 1785, the name Saxe Gotha was replaced with Lexington County in commemoration of the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts.
1820Disaster
=== Post-revolution ===
Until 1820, Granby was the county seat of Lexington County, but chronic flooding forced the local government to move the courthouse to its present locati...
1861Government
The area was known by locals as the "Lexington Courthouse" and was not incorporated as the Town of Lexington until 1861.
1868Government
Corley, congressman (1868–1869)
Emily Geiger, American Revolutionary heroine
Nikki Haley, former UN Ambassador and 116th governor of South Carolina
Timothy Jones Jr., known for ...
1894Disaster
Many current brick buildings were built in the aftermath of severe fires in 1894 and 1916.
1899History
== Climate ==
The lowest recorded temperature in Lexington was −2 °F (−19 °C) in February 1899.
1930History
Additionally, the creation of Lake Murray in 1930 encouraged many to move to Lexington.
1994History
Garcia, a paramedic, was struck and injured at an accident scene on January 28, 1994, after attempting to assist a driver that had slid off of the road.
2000History
Since 2000, the town population grew from nearly 10,000 inhabitants to 25,000, a 166% increase.
2005Architecture
Since 2005, 3,200 new homes have been built within the town limits, as well as 130 new businesses.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 17,870 people, 8,101 households, and 2,558 families residing in the town.
2012Government
A version of the "move over law" is now in effect in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia; Hawaii was the last to pass legislation in 2012.
2013Infrastructure
A Murphy Express gas station on Augusta Highway in Lexington sold a $400 million winning Powerball ticket on September 18, 2013.
2015Disaster
In 2015, remnants from Hurricane Joaquin brought historic flooding to South Carolina.
2018Architecture
Lexington County Blowfish Baseball Stadium
Lexington Community Band
Icehouse Amphitheater-hosted Florida's Sister Hazel in 2018, Greenville's Edwin McCain in 2017, NC's Parmalee...
2019History
Stephen's Lutheran Church) to one-way streets in downtown Lexington in 2019.
2020History
According to the Central Midlands Council of Governments, the greater Lexington area had an estimated population of 111,549 in 2020 and is considered the fastest-growing area in...
2021Architecture
Gibson Park Dam (pictured right) was reconstructed and opened to the public in 2021; Old Mill Dam was reconstructed in 2022.
2022History
== Economy ==
In 2022, retail sale within the town accounted for nearly $2.5 billion.
2023Government
On December 4, 2023, Hazel Livingston, who had served as Mayor Pro-Tem since 2004, was sworn in as the first woman mayor of Lexington, South Carolina.