Town of Lexington Announces New Economic Development Project | News

The Town of Lexington is proud to announce the purchase of the Project Icehouse. The property includes the former Shirey’s on Main (101 W. Main St.), the adjacent building (103 and 105 W. Main St.), Palmetto Propane and Ice, Inc. (111 S. Church St.) and 113 S. Church St.   

The land will be transformed into a destination retail center and public green space which will include boutique retail, eateries along with plans to construct an amphitheatre. This is the newest project under the Vision Plan, which Council passed in May 2012 and will help revitalize Lexington in addition to allowing for connectivity in the downtown area through a proposed 1.1. mile walking trail. The trail will provide citizens an opportunity to experience walking, jogging and nature from Main St., S. Church St, Virginia Hylton Park, Fort St and Lexington United Methodist Church.