Lexington

Lexington was originally known as Cambridge Farms and was an extension of Cambridge, MA. It remained attached to Cambridge until it gained independence in 1713. The origins of the name Lexington are debated – some claim it was named after a British nobleman while others claim it was named after a city in the United Kingdom. Lexington was ranked the 6th wealthiest town in the nation, according to a metric that measures the proximity to yacht clubs and private airports – amongst other things. There are roughly 30,000 inhabitants in Lexington, occupying just over 11,000 households.The first shot of the Revolutionary War – the “shot heard ‘round the world” – was fired in Lexington. During the same war, the Battle of Lexington and Concord claimed the town as its battlefield.

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