Jackson metro, MS relocation guide
Moving to Lexington, MS
About Lexington
Lexington (about 1,600 residents) is the Holmes County seat, named for Lexington, Massachusetts, and founded around 1836 in the "New Purchase" lands ceded by the Choctaw. It packs an outsized history: the county seat of Holmes (created 1833), birthplace of the Order of the Eastern Star (Eureka Masonic Academy's 1847 "Little Red Schoolhouse") and the 4-H movement (begun as a local corn club), root of the Church of God in Christ (Bishop Charles Harrison Mason), and home of the National Register-listed Lexington Historic District with its Queen Anne/Romanesque courthouse by Walter Chamberlin & Co. on a brick-street square.
Home prices in Lexington
Home prices in Lexington vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Lexington
- Courthouse square and Lexington Historic District.
- Eureka Masonic Academy ("Little Red Schoolhouse").
- Mallory Community Health Center district.
Commuting from Lexington
- Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~50–60 minutes north via US-49E and MS-17 (about 50 miles).
Schools in Lexington
Public schools: Holmes County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Lexington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lexington, MS?
Home prices in Lexington vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Lexington, MS?
Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~50–60 minutes north via US-49E and MS-17 (about 50 miles). - Which school district serves Lexington, MS?
Lexington is served by Holmes County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.