Daniel Boone Home facts for kids
The Daniel Boone Home is a famous historic house in Defiance, Missouri, United States. It was built by Nathan Boone, who was the youngest son of the famous explorer Daniel Boone. Daniel Boone himself lived here for many years. This home helps us learn about the lives of the Boone family in the early 1800s.
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 Location in Missouri
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| Location | Defiance, Missouri |
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| Architect | Boone Family |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 73002175 |
| Added to NRHP | April 11, 1973 |
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The Boone Family Home
Daniel Boone's youngest son, Nathan Boone, built this house. He and his family lived there until 1837. The Boone family had moved to Missouri from Kentucky in late 1799.
Building the House
Nathan Boone built a strong log house in 1800. Several years later, he replaced it with a large stone building. His father, Daniel Boone, also had a workshop there. Daniel made and fixed traps and guns for his family. He also helped neighbors with their metalwork.
Daniel Boone's Later Years
Daniel Boone and his wife, Rebecca, lived mainly with Nathan from 1804 to 1813. They also lived there for much of the time from 1816 until Daniel's death in 1820. An official paper from 1806 confirms this. It states that Daniel moved to Nathan's home around 1804.
Daniel sometimes visited his daughter Jemima's family. This family lived near Marthasville, Missouri. In the summer of 1820, Daniel was visiting them. He became ill with a fever. He really wanted to go back to Nathan's house. Nathan brought him home in a carriage. Daniel Boone passed away on September 26, 1820. He died fourteen days after returning to Nathan's home.
Architecture and Village
The main house is built in the Georgian style. This is a type of architecture popular in the 1700s and early 1800s. Next to the home is Boonesfield Village. This village has many 19th-century buildings. They show different styles from that time.
A Historic Landmark
The Daniel Boone Home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This means it is an important historic site in the United States.
In May 2016, Lindenwood University gave the site to St. Charles County. It was renamed the Historic Daniel Boone Home at Lindenwood Park. Now, the county's Parks and Recreation Department manages it.
Visiting the Home
You can visit the Daniel Boone Home and explore its history.
Park Hours
The park is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, it is open from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours are offered every hour.
Winter Hours
From December 16 to February 28, the park has special hours. You can explore on your own during these times. Guided tours are only available on weekends. On Saturdays, tours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sundays, they are from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See also
- List of the oldest buildings in Missouri
