| We are very proud of our colonial heritage. We were founded less than 60 years after the shots heard "round the world" in the original battle of Lexington. Lexington has an inventory of perhaps 250 historical houses and buildings, many of them dating back to the 1850's. Some are being meticulously restored by their current owners. Others have bravely withstood constant architectural degradation with only their history left unchanged.
We have selected a number of them for you to enjoy. We invite you to walk our quiet streets, see our lovely gardens, and share our views from the bluff. Lexington is original, obviously not a restoration village, but we will put on our best face for you!
We know this will be an interesting tour. Wear comfortable shoes...have a pleasant day!
(*): Indicates that the building is on the Michigan Register of Historic Sites
(**) Indicates that the building is also listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.
Special Thanks to: Philomena Falls, Pat Rzepka and James Norman for their 1980's assistance in gathering information for this tour. It is sincerely appreciated.
-- The Greater Lexington Croswell Chamber of Commerce
Most of the information was taken from the publication, "A Lexington Sampler of Early American Homes". Some of the addresses have changed (buildings were moved), businesses have changed hands, or the buildings have been removed. This publication and current photos of the buildings were updated by Carol Watson in June 2009. The original publication was made possible by: The Moore Public Library Board of Trustees in the 1980's.
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