Machpelah Cemetery was established by an act of the Missouri General Assembly in 1849. It's name comes from the Old Testament, the 23rd chapter of Genesis, and contains the graves of many early settlers, Confederate soldiers, prominent citizens and victims of the Steamboat SALUDA disaster in 1852
Lexington, MO CemeteriesThis 26 room mansion remains much as it was when built in 1850 for $85,000. "Touring this home is well worth a drive of several-hundred miles." It is reputed to be the first home west of the Mississippi River that originally possessed indoor plumbing, central air, hot &
Lexington, MO Historic HomesWentworth Military Academy, founded in 1880, is one of the nation'
Lexington, MO Historic DistrictsLexington has more pre-Civil War homes and commercial buildings (over 135), per-capita, than any other community regardless of size, in the state of Missouri. Many of the homes are open for tours by appointment through the Tourism Bureau. The 900
Lexington, MO Historic DistrictsThis battlefield is one of the few Civil War battlefields that has never been cultivated and the outlines of the trenches are still visible. A self-guided walking tour is available. The visitor center has a fine display of artifacts from the battle and an excellent 15 minute film which brings the "
Lexington, MO BattlefieldsCourse Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...
Fairground Park, located in South Higginsville. is a 40 acre park with baseball diamonds, horseshoes, covered shelters, walki...
The 115-acre nature sanctuary features hiking trails, waterfalls, wetlands, overlooks and ponds....