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Lexington, Missouri

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Lexington Historical Museum

Lexington Historical Museum, built as the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1846

Lexington, MO Museums

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

Battle of Lexington State Historic Site

This 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 Battlefields

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

Lee's Summit Historic Cemetery

Burial sites of the Younger family: Cole, James, and Robert, famous outlaws who rode with Quantrill's Raiders and the Jesse J...

Argosy Riverside Casino

Dazzling riverboat casino with over 1,100 slots and table games. Three unique restaurants, banquet and meeting facilities....

Belton, Grandview and Kansas City Railroad Co.

45 minute ride in refurnished 1920 coach. Field trips and private party available by request. Museum gift shop, walking tour...

Jesse James Farm and Museum

History comes alive at the Jesse James Farm and Museum. Visit the place where the legend began. See the world's largest disp...

Battle of Lexington State Historic Site

This battlefield is one of the few Civil War battlefields that has never been cultivated and the outlines of the trenches are...