Defiance in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Searching for Opportunity

Daniel Boone's Life and Impact on Western Expansion

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2021

1. Searching for Opportunity Marker

Inscription.
Who was Daniel Boone?
Many picture Daniel Boone as a famous Kentucky pioneer and hunter. While this was certainly true, Boone participated in many other ventures throughout his long life. He was a blacksmith, land surveyor, business man, soldier, and statesman. He was the sixth oldest of eleven bothers and sisters, husband to Rebecca Bryan, father to ten children, and grandfather to more than sixty children.

Daniel Boone journeyed as far as modern day eastern Kansas, paving the way for future westward explorers like Lewis and Clark. In 1820, Daniel Boone passed away in Saint Charles County, Missouri at the home of his son, Nathaniel Boone. Today, Daniel remains an example of pioneer strength, resolve and mankind's pursuit of opportunity.

Daniel Boone's Life and World Events
1734
Daniel Boone is born in Berks County, PA.
Paul Revere is born in Boston, MA.

1751
The Boone Family moves to the Yadkin Valley, NC.
First United States hospital is founded in Pennsylvania.

1756
Daniel Boone and Rebecca Bryan marry.
Beginning of the French and Indian War.

1775
Boone's Trace is blazed and Fort Boonesborough is built.
United States Postal Service is founded.

1778
Siege of Fort Boonesborough takes places over the course of nine days.
France declares war on Great Britain.

1799
The Boone family moves to Missouri.
Start of the Napoleonic Wars.

1820
Daniel Boone passes away in Saint Charles, MO.
Spain cedes parts of Florida to the U.S.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 38° 39.114′ N, 90° 51.232′ W. Marker is in Defiance, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It is on State Highway F 0.1 miles south of Boone Ridge Trail, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1868 Hwy F, Defiance MO 63341, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor

and in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Daniel Boone (here, next to this marker); Nathan Boone (here,

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 22, 2021

2. Searching for Opportunity Marker

next to this marker); Daniel Boone Home (a few steps from this marker); The Final Move (within shouting distance of this marker); Boone Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); The Boone Home Construction (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Daniel Boone Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sappington / Dressel Home (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Defiance.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.