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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

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

Wentworth Military Academy

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

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

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

English Landing Park

Riverfront park featuring reservable shelter houses, gazebo, volleyball and basketball courts, walking/jogging trails, histor...

Parkville Sluggers Baseball

Watch baseball played at preprofessional level by youth 16 through college age. Call for game schedule....

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...

Smithville Lake Trails

Smithville's trail is still in its infancy with a bright future. There are currently over SEVEN miles of trail, with more pla...

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center

Nature Center, natural animal habitat, five hiking trails, 3,000-gallon aquarium, two picnic pavilions, wildlife viewing room...