Several towns in Mississippi are revered for their high concentration of historic sites, and Lexington is one of them. It’s not nearly as known as Natchez or Columbus – each of which boasts an abundance of historic buildings. However, with more than 200 historic sites, which run the gamut from buildings to brick-covered streets, it’s a must-visit for history buffs.

A small town of about 2,000, Lexington is the county seat of Holmes County.

Boston Public Library/Flickr When you hear the town’s name, Kentucky is likely the first place that comes to mind, However, it’s actually named in honor of the Massachusetts town with the same moniker.

The town was incorporated in 1836, and for many years, it was most known as the birthplace of the 4-H movement.

Friends of Lexington Preservation/Facebook What we now know as the 4-H Club began in 1907, as the Corn Club.

In 2001, the town added another notch to its belt – its historic district earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The historic district is quite large for such a small town.

Friends of Lexington Preservation/Facebook At the time of its induction, it had 225 historic buildings, one monument, and several brick streets.

Size is just half of what makes the historic district so impressive, though. Variety is the other.

Friends of Lexington Preservation/Facebook The sprawling area features commercial, residential, religious, educational, and government buildings.

Offering a glimpse into the lives of residents from decades ago, the district’s buildings date as far back as 1840.

Friends of Lexington Preservation/Facebook The “newest” buildings in the district date back to 1950.

Remember, though, it’s not just old buildings that fill the town’s historic district.

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Portions of the town have brick streets that date back to the 1920s!

Friends of Lexington Preservation/Facebook

It’s also home to Odd Fellows Cemetery, which dates back to 1851.

Lexington Odd Fellows Cemetery/Google Among the array of tombstones that fill the cemetery is the grave of the Lady in Red. Shrouded in legend and lore, the grave is linked to one of the most baffling unsolved mysteries in Mississippi.

The fact that the town is brimming with well preserved buildings from the past is no coincidence.

Jimmy Smith/Flickr The non-profit group Friends of Lexington Preservation is behind the town’s massive preservation efforts.

Want to do your part to keep the history of Lexington alive? Check out the Friends of Lexington Preservation Facebook page, where you find donation info as well as updates on the committee’s efforts throughout the town.

Boston Public Library/Flickr

When you hear the town’s name, Kentucky is likely the first place that comes to mind, However, it’s actually named in honor of the Massachusetts town with the same moniker.

Friends of Lexington Preservation/Facebook

What we now know as the 4-H Club began in 1907, as the Corn Club.

At the time of its induction, it had 225 historic buildings, one monument, and several brick streets.

The sprawling area features commercial, residential, religious, educational, and government buildings.

The “newest” buildings in the district date back to 1950.

Lexington Odd Fellows Cemetery/Google

Among the array of tombstones that fill the cemetery is the grave of the Lady in Red. Shrouded in legend and lore, the grave is linked to one of the most baffling unsolved mysteries in Mississippi.

Jimmy Smith/Flickr

The non-profit group Friends of Lexington Preservation is behind the town’s massive preservation efforts.

So, did you know about the abundance of historic buildings in this quaint little town? Ever visited? Know of another small town that’s big on history? Tell us!

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Address: Lexington, MS 39095, USA