Battle of Lexington State Historic Site
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| Battle of Lexington State Historic Site | |
| Missouri State Historic Site | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| City | Lexington |
| Coordinates | 39°11′33″N 93°52′34″W / 39.19250°N 93.87611°WCoordinates: 39°11′33″N 93°52′34″W / 39.19250°N 93.87611°W |
| Area | 92.25 acres (37 ha) [1] |
| Established | 1958 |
| Management | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
  Location in Missouri
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| Website: Battle of Lexington State Historic Site | |
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.[2]
References
- ↑ "State parks...estimated acres". Revised Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan: 2008-2012. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. pp. 142–143. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Battle of Lexington State Historic Site". Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
See also
- Battle of Lexington I
- Battle of Lexington II
External links
- Battle of Lexington State Historic Site Missouri Department of Natural Resources