"Look for the History on every block" Lexington Things to Do Tip by BruceDunning

The town is very well preserved and the people just as gentile as you want. The town was founded in 1822, and by 1830's it was becoming the place to stage to go west on river steamboats. Commerce was very large here as a stop off point for the Santa Fe and Oregon trails There are some great shops there to purchase unique gifts. The town is not big, so can be walked end to end, but take your time and look at the buildings. For the US standards, they are old and well maintained. The Courthouse is one of many in town historic buildings, and now is used for shops. Many retailers and dealers of antique occupy the old stores in town, which date back from mid to late 1800's. Historic residential districts have over 40 homes form 1800's, all of which well maintained, but not for tours.

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