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Day 25: October 26, 2024 More Missouri Comment via blog |
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Darkness was moving in when I reached Lexington last night so I had to
back track just a little to get pictures of some important items. I have
stopped by this veterans monument west of town in the past and even
thought I might climb those steps someday. I'm starting to doubt that day
will come.
If you've been around this site much at all, you have probably see seen a picture of downtown Cincinnati popping out from behind a hill as I drive in from the south. This isn't as cool as that but there is a sense of anticipation knowing that a Madonna of the Trail monument is just around the next bend. |
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The Missouri Madonna is well taken care of and even
celebrated. Her unique panels are
here.
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Although neither the town nor the individual displays are quite as large,
Lexington's approach to Halloween is similar to the town of Parowan, UT,
which I visited about two weeks ago.
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After grabbing a daylight picture of the Maid-Rite, I stepped inside to
buy a shake -- and to check out the interior.
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When I entered the
Arrow Rock Visitor Center, I learned it would be
closing in about ten minutes for a children's Halloween event. That meant
a very quick walk through the museum where I was happy to spot a pair of
signs from the road I was currently following.
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In the village of Arrow Rock, I parked in front of the 1845 Aderton House,
which happens to be for sale, and walked to the J. Huston Tavern.
According to a description posted on the
combination restaurant and museum, this is "Arrow Rock's signature
building". It really is impressive. Most, but not all, of the
village's other businesses were also open. A large
double-sided plaque across from the tavern tells Arrow Rock's story.
The last picture is of the 1873 jail of which the park brochure says: "Only one prisoner was jailed here, and when his hollering kept the neighbors awake, he was released." |
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I'm closing the day with this lady standing next to the J. Huston Tavern
because I like her.
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