Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Going West
Daniel Boone was an explorer who "blazed trails" for colonists on their way west. Many people formed settlements along the trails. In 1799, Daniel led his family to Missouri. When asked why he left Kentucky, he replied, "Too many people! I want more elbow room!"
Imagine
Sit in the wagon. Pretend you are traveling west. Where would you go?
Erected by Missouri Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.
Location. 38° 36.835′ N, 90° 15.568′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Missouri Botanical Garden. Marker can be reached from Shaw Boulevard west of Tower Grove Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4344 Shaw Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gardens of Henry Shaw (a few steps from this marker); Capturing a Feeling (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Axis (about 300 feet away); William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening (about 300 feet away); Capturing Rhythm (about 400 feet
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
