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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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P8P_the-lewis-and-clark-expedition-across-missouri_Napoleon-MO.html
On June 21, 1804, a few miles above the future site of Lexington, the Lewis and Clark Expedition faced rapids that "rored like an immence falls." Navigator Pierre Cruzatte selected their route, which was hardly an easy one. The men had to tow the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P7K_the-lewis-and-clark-expedition-across-missouri_Waverly-MO.html
On June 16, the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed present-day Waverly in a flotilla consisting of a keelboat and two pirogues. The men were keeping and eye out for good timber with which to replace their oars that had worn out from use in the near…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P7J_santa-fe-trail_Lexington-MO.html
Marked by the
Daughters of the
American Revolution
and the
State of Missouri
1909.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P7F_lexington_Lexington-MO.html
Side 1Lexington, on the bluffs above the broad Missouri, grew up around Jack's Ferry, 1819, to become by 1860 one of the great river ports of the State. Prosperous river trade and agricultural richness of the area made the town a commercial center…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P7D_lafayette-county-courthouse_Lexington-MO.html
Begun in 1847, the county's third courthouse is the oldest remaining in use in Missouri. The early portion, with its columned portico, remains unchanged except for modern lighting, heating and office equipment. The office wing on the east side, wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P70_santa-fe-trail_Napoleon-MO.html
Marked by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the State of Missouri 1909
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6Z_the-library-building_Lexington-MO.html
Begun in 1846 by Cumberland Presbyterians who first organized near Lexington in 1822 and whom Rev. Finis Ewing, a founder of the sect, served as pastor from 1836 until his death in 1841. general Assembly of the denomination met here in 1856. James…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6Y_mount-vernon-foundation-stones_Lexington-MO.html
From 1820 to 1822 the now vanished village of Mount Vernon, about seven miles east of Lexington at the mouth of Tabo Creek, was the county seat of Lillard (now Lafayette) County. These stones were probably quarried from the nearby bluff and used a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6X_port-of-waverly_Waverly-MO.html
On June 17 and 18, 1804, Lewis and Clark camped a few miles downstream to make oars from timber in the area. Near the camp was a river crossing for Sacs, Ayauways (Iowas), and Sioux in their excursions against the Osage. On June 19, the explorers …