Lexington was founded in 1822 by settlers from Lexington, KY. It is located overlooking the Missouri River and developed into a booming river port in the mid-19th century. It was the site of a three day battle during the Civil War.
The Battle of Lexington, called the Battle of the Hemp Bales, took place over a three-day period in 1861. The breastworks of the Union fortifications are still visible as well as original earthworks and trenches.
Built in 1853, by Oliver Anderson who co-founded the firm of Anderson and Jackson, a successful hemp and cotton manufacturing factory. The house was built in the Greek Revival style and has many interesting features including cast-iron Corinthian columns supporting the front porch, and cast iron lintels over the windows.
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March 1 to October 31: 9am-5pm; Sun:10am-6pm; Closed: Mon
November 1 to February 28: 9am-5pm; Sun:11:30am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Mon, Tue
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