The Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, established in 1958, preserves the battleground of the First Battle of Lexington. It is located on the north side of town, and encompasses the Anderson House, a mansion that was caught in the middle of the fighting. Bullet holes and cannon shots remain in the walls of the house. Tours of the battlefield and walking trails are provided over its 94 acres. The site’s visitor center, to which admission is free, acts as a museum that has fascinated visitors since it was built in 1991. It features exhibits about the Anderson House, the battle itself, and Missouri’s role in the Civil War as a whole.
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Wentworth Military Academy Museum, 13th Street, Lexington, MO, USA
Distance: 0.35 Away
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Lexington Historical Museum, 13th Street, Lexington, MO, USA
Distance: 0.37 Away
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Lafayette County Courthouse, Main Street, Lexington, MO, USA
Distance: 0.37 Away
Madonna of the Trail, Commerce Street, Lexington, MO, USA
Distance: 0.41 Away
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Big River Ranch, Goodloe Orchard Road, Lexington, MO, USA
Distance: 3.10 Away
9364 Mitchell Trail, Lexington, MO 64067, USA
Distance: 5.54 Away
Food and Drinks Shopping Farms Wineries
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The Farris Theatre, West Main Street, Richmond, MO, USA
Distance: 8.06 Away
Festivals and Events Galleries and Venues
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Ray County Museum, West Royle Street, Richmond, MO, USA
Distance: 8.15 Away
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Van Till Family Farm Winery, State Highway C, Rayville, MO, USA
Distance: 14.30 Away
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