Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, Lexington

Name: Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
Address: Lexington, United States

#2 among attractions in Lexington

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The Battle of Lexington State Historic Site is state-owned property located in the city of Lexington, Missouri. The site was established in 1958 to preserve the grounds where an American Civil War battle took place in 1861 between Confederate troops led by Major-General Sterling Price and Federal troops led by Colonel James A. Mulligan. The site offers a short battlefield loop trail, picnicking, and tours of the battlegrounds and Oliver Anderson mansion. ()

Established: 1958 (66 years ago)Visitors per year: 28.2 thous.Coordinates: 39°11'33"N, 93°52'34"W

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Lexington United States

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Battle of Lexington State Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lafayette County Courthouse, Lexington Historical Museum, House at 1413 Lafayette St., Old Neighborhoods Historic District.

0.6 miSW
Greek Revival architecture, Tower
Lafayette County Courthouse, Lexington
15 min walk • The Lafayette County Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1847 and is the oldest courthouse in continuous use west of the Mississippi River.
0.5 miS
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Church
Lexington Historical Museum, Lexington
14 min walk • The Lexington Historical Museum is a museum with a collection of historic items related to Lexington, Missouri. The Greek Revival building was constructed in 1846 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
0.4 miS
Greek Revival architecture
House at 1413 Lafayette St., Lexington
10 min walk • House at 1413 Lafayette St. is a historic home located at Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built about 1840, and is a 1+1⁄2-story, side passage plan, Greek Revival style brick I-house. It has a one-story rear ell.
0.5 miS
Greek Revival architecture, Interesting neighbourhood
Old Neighborhoods Historic District, Lexington
13 min walk • Old Neighborhoods Historic District is a national historic district located at Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri. The district encompasses 267 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Lexington.
0.6 miS
Greek Revival architecture, Interesting neighbourhood
Highland Avenue Historic District, Lexington
15 min walk • Highland Avenue Historic District is a national historic district located at Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri. The district encompasses 64 contributing buildings, 6 contributing structures, and 2 contributing objects in a predominantly residential section of Lexington.
0.5 miSW
Interesting neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Commercial Community Historic District, Lexington
14 min walk • Commercial Community Historic District is a national historic district located at Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri. The district encompasses 106 contributing buildings and 1 contributing structure in the central business district and surrounding residential area of Lexington.

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Which popular attractions are close to Battle of Lexington State Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include House at 1413 Lafayette St., Lexington (10 min walk), Old Neighborhoods Historic District, Lexington (13 min walk), Commercial Community Historic District, Lexington (14 min walk), Lexington Historical Museum, Lexington (14 min walk).

Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, Lexington

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Battle of Lexington State Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Lafayette County Courthouse, Lexington

Lexington Historical Museum, Lexington

House at 1413 Lafayette St., Lexington

Old Neighborhoods Historic District, Lexington

Highland Avenue Historic District, Lexington

Commercial Community Historic District, Lexington

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Battle of Lexington State Historic Site?