State Historic Site · Missouri, United States
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site is a state historic site in Missouri, United States, covering 92.2 acres (37.3 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Lafayette, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 92.2 acres (37.3 ha) |
| Coordinates | 39.1925° N, 93.8761° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
The Battle of Lexington State Historic Site is a 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Lexington, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the city of Lexington |
Airports near this park
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- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 45.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Battle of Lexington State Historic Site?
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site is in Missouri, United States (39.1925° N, 93.8761° W).
How big is Battle of Lexington State Historic Site?
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site covers 92.2 acres (37.3 ha).
How do I get to Battle of Lexington State Historic Site?
The nearest town is Lexington, Missouri. located in the city of Lexington.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lexington_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).