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Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
Missouri State Historic Site
Country File:Flag of the United States.svg United States
State File:Flag of Missouri.svg Missouri
County Lafayette County
City Lexington
Coordinates 39°11′33″N 93°52′34″W / 39.1925°N 93.87611°W / 39.1925; -93.87611
Area 0.14 sq mi (0 km2)
Founded 1958
Website: http://mostateparks.com/lexington.htm

The Battle of Lexington State Historic Site is located in Lexington, Missouri. The site was established in 1958 to preserve the site of the American Civil War battle that took place in 1861 between Confederate troops led by General Sterling Price and Federal troops led by Colonel James A. Mulligan. The site offers hiking, picnicking, and tours of the battlegrounds and of Oliver Anderson's mansion.

See also[]

  • List of Missouri state parks
  • Battle of Lexington I
  • Battle of Lexington II

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