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Lexington, Missouri

  • Graystone Park House

    The 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 f...
    Graystone Park House
  • 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 Mississi...
    Linwood Lawn

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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

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

Wentworth Military Academy

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

Lexington, MO Historic Districts

Graystone Park House

The 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 Homes

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

Things to do near Lexington, MO

Native Hoofed Animal Enclosure

Take a guided safari tour of the animal enclosure. This "wild" ride across 100 acres brings you face-to-face with bison, elk...

Puppetry Arts Institute

Home to hundreds of puppets and marionettes from around the world, including a Punch and Judy collection and puppets from the...

Pleasant Hills Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Platte Falls Conservation Area

2,400 acres include 3 boat ramps on Platte River, an archery range, shotgun range and areas for hiking, hunting, fishing or w...

American Angus Hall of Fame

View the national shrine of Angus history. Over 100 years of Angus cattle history depicted by photos, awards, documents and r...