Lexington 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 DistrictsIn the early 1830's, the log house stood on Highland Avenue with a magnificent view of the Missouri River and lines of wagons passing by headed for Santa Fe, Oregon or California. The house had a glorious location from which to watch the early beginnings and progress of Lexington. In 1985
Lexington, MO Pioneer HistoryMachpelah 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 CemeteriesWentworth Military Academy, founded in 1880, is one of the nation'
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 BattlefieldsHistory comes alive at the Jesse James Farm and Museum. Visit the place where the legend began. See the world's largest disp...
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You'll be fascinated by the history that fills this rudimentary structure, which for four eyars served as the last courthouse...
Self-guided walking tour of historic buildings. Brochure....
A 2,604-acre owned by the Missouri Department of Conservation that provides opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, huntin...