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 CourthousesLexington Historical Museum, built as the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1846
Lexington, MO MuseumsThis 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 HomesMachpelah 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 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 BattlefieldsOutdoor blues concerts on Saturday nights. Food and drinks available. Bonds perform from Wabash BBQ's Ice House....
Daily tours of the 19th century woolen mill and Watkins home. Living history and heirloom garden during summer months. Visito...
Riverfront park featuring reservable shelter houses, gazebo, volleyball and basketball courts, walking/jogging trails, histor...
A mini-mansion residence built in 1882, influenced by the style of the Missouri Governor's residence in Jefferson City. Furn...
Start your Independence Tour at the historic Independence Square, where Harry Truman started his political carer and thousand...