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Lexington Historical Museum

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

Lexington, MO Museums

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

Wentworth Military Academy

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

Lexington, MO Historic Districts

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

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

Weston Historical Museum

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

Watkins Wollen Mill State Historic Site

Daily tours of the 19th century woolen mill and Watkins home. Living history and heirloom garden during summer months. Visito...

Bushwhacker Massacre Site

Site of the 1862 massacre, now Central Park, also displays Missouri Pacific caboose and doughboy statue from 1923....

E.H. Young Riverfront Park

Lighted riverwalk, playground, formal garden, amphitheater and ballfield....

Pioneer Spring Cabin

Austere two-room cabin offers a look at life in the 1800s. Recreated spring nearby....