| Battle of Lexington State Historic Site | |
| Missouri State Historic Site | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette County |
| City | Lexington |
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| Area | 0.14 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Founded | 1958 |
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| 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.