Lexington, Illinois

Lexington
Location of Lexington in McLean County, Illinois.
Coordinates: 40°38′49″N 88°47′03″W / 40.64694°N 88.78417°W / 40.64694; -88.78417
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMcLean
TownshipsLexington, Money Creek
Government
 • MayorSpencer Johansen
Area
 • Total
2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2)
 • Land2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
748 ft (228 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,090
 • Density1,021/sq mi (394.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61753
Area code309
FIPS code17-43094
GNIS ID2395695
Websitewww.lexingtonillinois.org

Lexington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,090 at the 2020 census. There are two theories regarding the etymology of the city name. One says it was named for the Battle of Lexington, where General Gridley's father fought. and the other that it was named for the home town of James Brown, the town's co-founder.