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 CourthousesMachpelah 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 BattlefieldsIn 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 HistoryLexington Historical Museum, built as the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1846
Lexington, MO MuseumsCourse Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Lighted riverwalk, playground, formal garden, amphitheater and ballfield....
Horseback riding trails are open to the public at public accesses 22-24. The shoreline trail is approximately 10 miles in len...
Start yoru Independence Tour at the historic Independence Square, where Harry Truman started his political carer and thousand...
Dinner theatre with Polynesian atmosphere, seating 140. Performing Fridays through Sundays. "Just Desserts," Thursdays. Full-...