Las Carretas
907 Main StreetLexington MO 64067
Ph: 660-259-3669
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 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 DistrictsMachpelah 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 CemeteriesIn 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 HistoryWentworth Military Academy, founded in 1880, is one of the nation'
Lexington, MO Historic DistrictsDazzling riverboat casino with over 1,100 slots and table games. Three unique restaurants, banquet and meeting facilities....
Lexington Historical Museum, built as the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1846, contains an extensive exhibit on the Pony E...
In the early 1830's, the log house stood on Highland Avenue with a magnificent view of the Missouri River and lines of wagons...
Built in 1889, purchased and restored, this last depot in Lafayette County, Missouri is listed on National Register of His...
Scattered picnic sites, open picnic shelter, enclosed shelter, playground and camping. Bird-watching, hiking/biking trail, s...