Lexington in Lafayette County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Madonna of the Trail Monument
The National Old Trails Road
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 23, 2022
1. Madonna of the Trail Monument
The "Madonna of the Trail" statue was designed and sculpted by August Leimbach of St. Louis. The statue was unveiled and dedicated on September 17, 1928 by the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution in memory of the brave pioneer women who helped settle the West. Keynote speaker was then Jackson County Judge (future U.S. President) Harry Truman. The statue is one of 12 placed in every state crossed by the National Old Trails Road, the main cross route of early settlers from the East to California. This site is located in the Highland Avenue Historic District next to the Old Trails Road scenic byway Route 224 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
On August 23, 2003 a ceremony in celebration of the statue's 75th anniversary was held. Guest speaker was U.S. Congressman Ike Skelton.
This marker was placed on May 06, 2006 by
Lafayette-Lexington Chapter NSDAR, and
Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
N.S.D.A.R. Memorial to the Pioneer Mothers of the Covered Wagon Days
Lexington
Settled 1820 by Virginia and Kentucky Pioneers
Early terminus of river transportation
Starting point on the western trail of the pack
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John, James and Robert Aull
Russell, Majors & Waddell
Doniphan
Pioneers Traders Soldiers Citizens
of Lexington
who gave valiant service to
the winning of the West
Erected 2006 by Lafayette-Lexington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman, and the Madonnas of the Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 2006.
Location. 39° 11.198′ N, 93° 53.175′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Missouri, in Lafayette County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway (Missouri Route 224) and Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Trail of Death (a few steps from this marker); Fifth Branch Bank Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Mitchell & Company Bank
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2015
2. Madonna of the Trail Monument and Marker
Also see . . .
1. Madonnas of the Trail. Roadside America website entry (Submitted on November 24, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The National Old Trails Road. Federal Highway Administration website entry (Submitted on November 25, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Madonna of the Trail - August Leimbach. (Submitted on November 24, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2015
3. Madonna of the Trail Monument Statue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2015
4. Madonna of the Trail Monument Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2015
5. Madonna of the Trail Monument Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2015
6. Madonna of the Trail Monument Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2015
7. Madonna of the Trail Monument Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 54 times this year. Last updated on February 13, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on June 20, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 24, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
