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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W9P_tabo-creek-historical_Lexington-MO.html
A ferry built by Adam Lightner in 1821 may have carried William Becknell's first trade expedition to Santa Fe in that year.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PK6_trail-of-death_Lexington-MO.html
On October 26, 1838 about 800 Potawatomi Indians being forcibly removed from Indiana camped on the river bank opposite Lexington. They ferried the Missouri River on October 27 and were marched on to Northeast Kansas. This monument is in memory …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PJV_madonna-of-the-trail-monument_Lexington-MO.html
The "Madonna of the Trail" statue was designed and sculpted by August Leimbach of St. Louis. The statue was unveiled and dedicated on September 17, 1928 by the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution in memory of the brave pion…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PJO_original-site-of-russell-majors-and-waddell-home-office_Lexington-MO.html
Northwest across this intersection is the original site of the Home Office of Russell, Majors and Waddell, owners and operators of the Pony Express. Though operating headquarters was at Leavenworth, Kansas, and the Eastern Terminus at St. Joseph…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PJG_replica-of-the-statue-of-liberty_Lexington-MO.html
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty The Crusade to St…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PJ8_wentworth-world-war-memorial_Lexington-MO.html
Wentworth Alumni Memorial to those who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War 1917 - 1918 ——————— Robert Clore '15 · John W. Davis '09 · Leslie Horn '10 · Russell St…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PJ7_guibors-battery_Lexington-MO.html
From this spot Captain Guibor's Battery shelled the Federal troops entrenched on Masonic College Hill during the Battle of Lexington September 18, 19, 20, 1861
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P8S_christ-church_Lexington-MO.html
Established on Whitsunday 1844 by The Rt. Rev'd David Jackson Kemper, First Missionary Bishop of the The Episcopal Church, and by The Rev'd St. Michael Fackler, First Rector of Christ Church. This Gothic-Revival style building, erected in 1848 of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P8R_the-steamboat-saluda-disaster_Lexington-MO.html
In early April 1852 the aging side-wheeler steamboat Saluda churned up the Missouri River from St. Louis, bound for Kanesville (Council Bluffs), Iowa. Unable to push past the Lexington Bend due to ice floes and strong currents, it docked at Lexing…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P8Q_william-morrison_Lexington-MO.html
William Morrison fought his was from poverty and obscurity to become one of the most influential citizens of Lexington. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1817 to John and Nancy (Barns) Morrison, a family of Scots descent that settled in New Hamps…
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