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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

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

Linwood Lawn

This 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 Homes

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

Wentworth Military Academy

Wentworth Military Academy, founded in 1880, is one of the nation'

Lexington, MO Historic Districts

Things to do near Lexington, MO

Smithville Lake Campgrounds

A total of 777 camping sites are available for tent and RV camping at Smithville Lake. Clay County Parks and the City of Smit...

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 ...

Chicago and Alton Depot

Built in 1879, the depot began to fall into disrepair after the last train ran thorugh in 1960. the structure was moved to it...

The Children's Peace Pavilion

The Children's Peace Pavilion is a one-of-a-kind, interactive museum designed to explore essential elements of peace using ha...

Paradise Park Family Fun

Family fun and recreation that includes an 18-hole miniature golf course, driving range, batting cages, arcade and snack bar....