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Lexington, Missouri

  • 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 glor...
    1830's Log House

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Battle of Lexington State Historic Site

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 "

Lexington, MO Battlefields

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

Lexington Historical Museum

Lexington Historical Museum, built as the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1846

Lexington, MO Museums

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

Things to do near Lexington, MO

Belton, Grandview and Kansas City Railroad Co.

45 minute ride in refurnished 1920 coach. Field trips and private party available by request. Museum gift shop, walking tour...

historic Independence Square

Start yoru Independence Tour at the historic Independence Square, where Harry Truman started his political carer and thousand...

Pleasant Hills Golf Course

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

Weston Historical Museum

Founded in 1960, exhibits feature displays depicting life in Platte County from prehistoric days through WWII....

Carolyn's Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch

U-pick pumpkin patch. We have a country store, petting farm, pig races, wagon rides, and 40 acres of pumpkins. Every day is ...