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Lexington, Missouri

  • 1830's Log House

    In 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 glor...
    1830's Log House

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Historic Districts

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 Districts

Graystone Park House

The original house was built between 1833 and 1836, and an addition was made in 1850. The house takes its name from the limestone lintels and sills of the windows, which were left unpainted when the front part of the house was added. This 10

Lexington, MO Historic Homes

1830's Log House

In 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 History

Lafayette County Courthouse

The Lafayette County Courthouse was built in 1847-49 and is the oldest courthouse in constant use west of the Mississippi. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, many say this is the most beautiful of Missouri's courthouses with its simple classic-revival design.

Lexington, MO Historic Courthouses

Machpelah Cemetery

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 Cemeteries

Things to do near Lexington, MO

Pirtle Winery

Visit award-winning winery housed in historic 1867 church for your initial wine sampling. Then escape to serene wine garden ...

Wild Rose Equine Center

Scenic, one-hour guided trail rides; Tues. - Sunday, by reservations. Picnic area, kpetting zoo. We also offer hayrides, less...

Platte Falls Conservation Area

2,400 acres include 3 boat ramps on Platte River, an archery range, shotgun range and areas for hiking, hunting, fishing or w...

Community of Christ World Headquarters

The Temple houses a museum and bookstore, a 1600 seaat sanctuary with a soaring spiral ceiling, multi-cultural artwork and a ...

Carolyn's Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch

U-pick pumpkin patch. We have a country store, petting farm, pig races, wagon rides, and 40 acres of pumpkins. Every day is ...