Alexander Majors House

Alexander Majors helped start the famed Pony Express — his 1856 home on State Line Rd still stands as a window into early frontier life.

Alexander Majors House

8201 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114 (Map)
Built: 1856
Style: Greek Revival
Area: State Line

Alexander Majors was one of the most influential businessmen of the American West—and his home in present-day Kansas City stands as a rare reminder of his outsized role in frontier life. Built in 1856, the Alexander Majors House served as both a family residence and business headquarters during the height of westward expansion. Today, it’s one of the oldest surviving homes in the city and part of the Wornall/Majors House Museums.