Lexington Historical Museum facts for kids
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church
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U.S. Historic district
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Lexington Historical Museum
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 Location in Missouri
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| Location | 112 S. 13th St., Lexington, Missouri |
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| Area | 0.8 acres (0.32 ha) |
| Built | 1846 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001665 |
| Added to NRHP | November 14, 1978 |
The Lexington Historical Museum is a cool place in Lexington, Missouri. It has many old items that tell the story of the town's past. The building itself is very old, built way back in 1846. It has a special design style called Greek Revival, which looks a bit like ancient Greek temples.
Because it is so important, this building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it is recognized as a special historical site in the United States. It is also part of a unique area called the Old Neighborhoods Historic District.
What Was This Building Before?
This building was not always a museum! It first started as the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Later, it became the town's library, a place where people could borrow books.
In 1976, a local gardening club helped to fix up the building. Thanks to their hard work, it officially opened as the museum we know today.
