Boone in Boone County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Dragoon Trail Historical Site Marker No. 8
Dragoon Trail
Blazed in 1835 by the
First U.S. Dragoons
under Colonel
Stephen W. Kearney
Erected 1938 by Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 42° 3.566′ N, 93° 53.567′ W. Marker is in Boone, Iowa, in Boone County. Marker is at the intersection of Mamie Eisenhower Avenue and Division Street, on the right when traveling west on Mamie Eisenhower Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 Mamie Eisenhower Avenue, Boone IA 50036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Co. D. 32nd Iowa Infantry (approx. 0.7 miles away); Boone Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2015, by Benjamin M. Snyder of Ankeny, Iowa. This page has been viewed 802 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on September 19, 2019, by Benjamin M. Snyder of Ankeny, Iowa. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2015, by Benjamin M. Snyder of Ankeny, Iowa. 4. submitted on June 11, 2015, by Benjamin M. Snyder of Ankeny, Iowa. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.