Lexington in Lafayette County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Library Building
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, July 2, 2023
1. The Library Building Marker
Inscription.
The Library Building. . 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 Lane Allen, noted author, was the master of a private school for boys held here in 1875-76. Deutscher Schulverein later held private German school here and in 1879 the Trinitatis Evangelical and Reformed congregation was organized in and used this building until 1924 when in became home of Lexington Library and Historical Association.
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 Lane Allen, noted author, was the master of a private school for boys held here in 1875-76. Deutscher Schulverein later held private German school here and in 1879 the Trinitatis Evangelical and Reformed congregation was organized in and used this building until 1924 when in became home of Lexington Library and Historical Association.
Erected by Lafayette County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 39° 11.1′ N, 93° 52.785′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Missouri, in Lafayette County. Marker is on 13th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington MO 64067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
