Battlefield · Lexington, Missouri
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
Organization Confirmed · last verified 2026-06-21 · What this means
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A Missouri state historic site preserving the September 1861 Battle of Lexington and the Oliver Anderson House, which still bears battle damage. Its visitor center serves as a museum interpreting the battle and Missouri's role in the Civil War.
Why it matters
Historical focus: 1861 Battle of Lexington (the Hemp Bales)
Visiting
- Address
- 1101 Delaware Street, Lexington, MO, 64067 · Map and directions
- Hours
Visitor center generally Monday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (reduced winter days).
- Periods interpreted
- American Civil War
- Official page
- https://mostateparks.com/historic-site/battle-lexington-state-historic-site (opens mostateparks.com in a new tab)
Programs and events
No upcoming events are listed yet. Events added by the organization appear here and on the main calendar together.
Contact
- Telephone
- 660-259-4654
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