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Lexington Historical Museum

Coordinates: 39°11′6″N 93°52′45″W / 39.18500°N 93.87917°W / 39.18500; -93.87917
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Lexington Historical Museum
Lexington Historical Museum is located in Missouri
Lexington Historical Museum
Lexington Historical Museum is located in the United States
Lexington Historical Museum
Location112 S. 13th St., Lexington, Missouri
Coordinates39°11′6″N 93°52′45″W / 39.18500°N 93.87917°W / 39.18500; -93.87917
Area0.8 acres (0.32 ha)
Built1846
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.78001665[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 14, 1978

The Lexington Historical Museum is a museum with a collection of historic items related to Lexington, Missouri. The Greek Revival building was constructed in 1846 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1] It is located in the Old Neighborhoods Historic District.

History

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Originally the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and at one time the Old Library Building, the museum was restored with help from the local gardening club, and opened in 1976.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Slusher 2013, p. 10.
  3. ^ "National Register of Historic Places (nomination form) for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church" (PDF). United States Department of the Interior-National Park Service. 1978. Retrieved May 16, 2014.

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