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Daniel Boone's Life and Impact on Western Expansion
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
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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.
Erected by Maritz; The Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center, Lindenwood University.
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. Marker 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.
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, 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
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 92 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
