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People called Oliver Anderson’s house “the best arranged dwelling house west of St. Louis.” But it became more famous as the center of a bloody three-day Civil War battle in 1861. Walk through the Anderson House at Battle of Lexington State Historic Site and marvel at the bullet holes still in the walls and evidence of the cannon shots. The battlefield is peaceful now, dotted with orchards and gardens, but battle scars remain. A visitor center provides a comprehensive view of the battle that raised Missouri State Guard spirits that the war was winnable and made Unionists in Missouri think twice about whether they could hold the state. The site is located in the town of Lexington and is one of the closest Civil War sites to Interstate 70.

Park Hours

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, visit our Park and Site Status Map.

On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Jan. 2, 2023; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Presidents Day. 

Historic Site Grounds:

Sunrise to sunset, daily, year-round.

Anderson House hours

Summer Hours (On-Season)

  • April through July
    10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
    11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday
    Tours offered at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.
    Closed on Monday
  • August through October
    10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
    11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday
    Tours offered at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.
    Closed on Monday and Tuesday

Winter Hours (Off-Season)

  • November through March
    Tours of the Anderson House and battlefield are available by appointment only.
    Closed on Monday and Tuesday

Tours can be reserved online on our reservation website or by visiting the site. For more information, contact the site at 660-259-4654.

Historic Site Office hours

Summer Hours (On-Season)

  • April through October
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and holiday Mondays
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday

Winter Hours (Off-Season)

  • November through March
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday and holiday Mondays

Visitor Center hours

Summer Hours (On-Season)

  • April through October
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and holiday Mondays
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday

Winter Hours (Off-Season)

  • November through March
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday and holiday Mondays