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The town of Lexington, with its central geographic location in the Piedmont Triad offer many amenities to the relocating family. Affordable real estate and more house for the money are also popular reasons why many newcomers are relocating here. With easy access to the larger towns of High Point, Winston-Salem and Greensboro, residents of Davidson County find that they can enjoy the amenities of the three nearby cities while enjoying the quiet comfort of living in an independent small town.
Davidson County is located in the middle of the state in an area known as the Piedmont Triad. The county has a total area of 567 square miles and is boarded by Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph and Rowan Counties. The estimated population in 2004 was 153,775. Today the incorporated towns are Lexington, Thomasville, Denton, Midway, and Wallburg with the largest towns being Lexington and Thomasville. Site Selection Magazine recently named the Thomasville-Lexington Micropolitan Area as the seventh top economic development performer in the country for 2008. Lexington and Thomasville like many other cities are in a period of successful transition. Officials report that incentives such as a low tax base, proximity to interstates, plenty of undeveloped land, and a trained workforce have enticed new industries to the county.
Info on the City of Lexington
During the last century, Lexington was known as a furniture and textile center. It is also famous for its “Lexington Style” barbecue. The Lexington Barbecue Festival is held in October each year and draws over 100,000 visitors to the city and is rated as one of the nation’s top 10 rated food festivals.
Lexington offers the advantage of small town living with the progressive attitudes and opportunities of more urban areas. The town of 20,000 provides residents, business owners and visitors an excellent quality of life. The city grew from a rich agricultural and manufacturing heritage but has now embraced lucrative industries such as motor sports racing technology and viticulture.
Lexington is also home to the Bob Timberlake Gallery, Richard Childress Racing Museum and Childress Vineyards.
Info on the City of Thomasville
A decision in 1840 to pass a state tax to fund a railroad system through the area led to the founding of the community. Thomasville was established in 1852 and today has an estimated population of 25,400. It encompasses 11 square miles and it is well situated off of Interstate 85. The city celebrated its 150th birthday in 2002.
The oldest remaining railroad depot in North Carolina is located in downtown Thomasville. Built in 1970, the resorted structure is on the National Register of Historic Places and currently houses the Visitor’s Center.
Thomasville has a long history of furniture manufacturing. The best known site is a 30-foot replica of a Duncan Phyfe armchair. The chair is located in the heart of downtown Thomasville.
This quaint peaceful town offers the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of big city life. The city is currently working on a revitalization project for the downtown area.
High Rock Lake – Hidden Treasure
High Rock Lake is the second largest lake in North Carolina and is located in Davidson County just 9 miles south of the City of Lexington on Highway 8. The lake offers boating, swimming, skiing and fishing. High Rock Lake is the second largest lake in North Carolina and most of the shoreline is dotted with homes and cottages. Indian artifacts can still be found along the shore. In the past few years, the BASS Master’s Classic, the world’s most prestigious fishing tournament was held here. The area is popular for year round residents as well as weekenders from Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Raleigh and Charlotte.
Today Davidson County combines the charm of nostalgia of small town living with easy access to North Carolina’s larger cities of High Point, Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Home types range form the moderately prices bungalow to luxury estate housing. Affordable housing and the lower tax base are attracting buyers from adjacent counties and families moving into North Carolina. When you visit the towns of Lexington and Thomasville in Davidson County you will understand why visitors come to our state and our citizens are proud to call it home.
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