Lexington in Lafayette County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lexington's First Public School Building
The Taylor School was discontinued in 1921, the property sold & the building removed. The George Thomas Cullom Post of the American Legion purchased the site in 1951 & erected the present building.
Erected by Lafayette County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 39° 10.977′ N, 93° 52.932′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Missouri, in Lafayette County. Marker is at the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and 11th Street, on the right when traveling east on Southwest Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1015 Southwest Boulevard, Lexington MO 64067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lexington (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Steamboat Saluda Disaster (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Morrison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafayette County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wentworth World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Site of Russell, Majors and Waddell Home Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christ Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.