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

The Boone Home Construction

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

1. The Boone Home Construction Marker

Inscription. The Boone's constructed their home from Missouri Blue Limestone with the help of water. They drilled holes into the stone, filled them with water in Fall and Winter, and waited for the freezing water to expand and crack the stone.

Erected by St. Charles County Parks and Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Natural Resources • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.

Location. 38° 39.089′ N, 90° 51.188′ W. Marker is near Defiance, Missouri, in St. Charles County. Marker can be reached from State Highway F, 0.2 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. The Daniel Boone Home (here, next to this marker); The Final Move (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Boone (within shouting distance of this marker); Searching for Opportunity (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathan Boone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sappington / Dressel Home (about 300 feet away); a different marker also

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named Daniel Boone Home (about 300 feet away); Boone Homestead (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Defiance.

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

2. The Daniel Boone Home

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on March 26, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.