Maplewood is a historic home located in Columbia,

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. It was built by Slater Ensor Lenoir and his wife Margaret Bradford Lenoir in 1877. It is a two-story,

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style brick dwelling. It was listed on the

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in 1979. In 1970, the City of Columbia purchased the home and of surrounding land. This became the Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park. Today, the home is operated jointly by the

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and the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation. Things to do near the building include the annua
Heritage Festival
in September and the Maplewood Barn Theatre productions all year round.

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Boone County Historical Society
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