Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky is the "Horse Capital of the World," located in the heart of the Bluegrass. It is the second largest city in Kentucky and has the second largest metropolitan area (after Louisville). As of 2004, the population estimates given by the U.S. Census Bureau was 266,358.

Related Topics:
Bluegrass - Kentucky - Louisville - 2004 - U.S. Census Bureau

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Lexington is home to the Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland race course, a JIF peanut butter plant which produces more peanut butter than any other factory in the world, Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky. UK's basketball program is immensely popular in the city; for example, the area code (859) spells out UKY. The University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball team has won more games than any other team in college basketball history.

Related Topics:
Kentucky Horse Park - Keeneland - Peanut butter - Transylvania University - University of Kentucky - Area code

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