The Lexington, North Carolina area was at least sparsely settled by Europeans in 1775. The settlers named their community in honor of Lexington, M.A., the site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War. Lexington was incorporated as a city in 1828. Until the late 1990s, Lexington's economy was mainly textile and furniture manufacturing-based. Since then, most local manufacturers have moved their production facilities over seas as a way to reduce costs and remain competitive in the global market. This caused the closure of most textile and furniture factories and has contributed to economic difficulties for a community that was heavily dependent on these two industries for employment.

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