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 "Battle of the Hemp Bales" to life. The visitor's center is open Mon thru Sat from 9 - 4:20 and on Sunday from 11:30 to 4:20. No charge.
Wentworth Military Academy, founded in 1880, is one of the nation'
Lexington, MO Historic DistrictsThe 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 HomesLexington 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 DistrictsThe 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 CourthousesIn 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 HistoryThe Civil War may have ended in 1865, but vivid memories of the "Lost Cause" lived on for decades at the Confederate Soldiers...
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Lee's Summit historic downtown district has over 40 retail shops, ...
Smithville's trail is still in its infancy with a bright future. There are currently over SEVEN miles of trail, with more pla...
380 acres includes a 17-acre fishing lake. It is ideal for hiking, hunting, or wildlife viewing....
Home to hundreds of puppets and marionettes from around the world, including a Punch and Judy collection and puppets from the...