1830's Log Cabin

In the early 1830's, the log house stood on Highland Avenue with a magnificent view of the Missouri River and lines of wagons passing by headed for Santa Fe, Oregon or California. The house had a glorious location from which to watch the early beginnings of Lexington.

In 1985, the log house was re-discovered under the siding and plaster of a house being demolished. The Lexington Historical Association carefully dismantled the house, numbering each log so that it could be reconstructed accurately.

The furnishings are of the 1800's - rope beds with straw tickings, blanket chest, fat lamps and spinning wheels. Cooking was done at the fireplace, drinking water came from the rain barrel.