Lexington, Mo is brimming with annetebellum homes and amazing architecture, and is surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The Anderson House was used as a hospital during the Civil War. The site is most notable for the Battle of the Hemp Bales. Come find out why.
Drive right into history, gaze at stunning river views, see an eagle or two, and stop to sip some wine on this 55 mile driving tour. Take a moment on the tour to check out the antebellum homes. See if you can find the cannonball stuck in a column.
On October 31, 1924, the Lexington Bridge across the Missouri was opened. In 2005 it was replaced with a more modern structure.
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