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

Nathan Boone

Born: March 2, 1781

— Died at Ash Grove, MO October 26, 1856 —

Nathan Boone Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Nathan Boone Marker

Inscription. Served during the War of 1812 as captain with company of Missouri Rangers, in 1820 as delegate to the Missouri Constitutional Convention, and from 1833 to 1853 in the U.S. Army rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Erected 2017 by The Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Missouri, placed in honor of Patriot Nathan Boone.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War of 1812 • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 38° 39.114′ N, 90° 51.234′ W. Marker is near Defiance, Missouri, in St. Charles County. Memorial can be reached from 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. Searching for Opportunity (here, next to this marker); Daniel 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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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a different marker also named The Daniel Boone Home (about 300 feet away); The Sappington / Dressel Home (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Defiance.

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

2. Nathan Boone Marker

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 130 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.