Wentworth Military Academy, founded in 1880, is one of the nation's oldest and most respected military schools. The cadets come from all parts of the United States and many foreign countries. The WMA Campus area is one of our communities four historic districts.
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 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 BattlefieldsThe 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 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 CemeteriesThe 115-acre nature sanctuary features hiking trails, waterfalls, wetlands, overlooks and ponds....
The Temple houses a museum and bookstore, a 1600 seaat sanctuary with a soaring spiral ceiling, multi-cultural artwork and a ...
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Wooded park setting, pavillion, museum offers electronic map, period artifacts, large lighted dioramas of battle scenes....
Scenic, one-hour guided trail rides; Tues. - Sunday, by reservations. Picnic area, kpetting zoo. We also offer hayrides, less...