On Alabama Route 101 at County Route 71, on the right when traveling south on Alabama Route 101.
Descended from early Lauderdale County pioneers, Andrew Lee Phillips established a general merchandise store here in 1888. Later, he owned and operated a gin, grist mill, and flour rolling mill. In 1917, he was responsible for the city's first bank . . . — — Map (db m176948) HM
On Alabama Route 101 at Mill Creek Cir, on the right when traveling north on Alabama Route 101.
In 1816, the Chickasaws ceded land north of the Tennessee River to the
government and, in 1817, the Cherokees ceded Doublehead's Reserve.
These land acquisitions opened the area around modern-day Lexington
to early settlers. Lauderdale County . . . — — Map (db m309429) HM
On County Route 136 0.6 miles east of County Road 640, on the right when traveling east.
Revolutionary War Veteran Benjamin French (1764-1847), a native of Virginia, is buried at this site. Arriving in Limestone County, Alabama, about 1808 French acquired this farm in 1837.
The nearby spring is the site of prehistoric Indian Village . . . — — Map (db m141982) HM
On Alabama Route 64 at County Road 89, on the right when traveling west on Alabama Route 64.
Established in 1894 as New Salem Presbyterian Church. Originally affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the first recorded meeting was held 1897, William White, Pastor.
The Church became affiliated with Presbyterian U.S.A. in 1907. . . . — — Map (db m86305) HM
On County Road 71 0.1 miles north of County Road 478, on the right when traveling north.
The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church was established November 30, 1854,
at a newly constructed residence on Highway 101 in Lexington.
Murrell Askew assisted with the establishment of this church and
is the first recorded pastor. There were 31 charter . . . — — Map (db m309428) HM
