Boone's Lick State Historic Site

Boone's Lick State Historic Site
Missouri State Historic Site
Country United States
State Missouri
County Howard
Coordinates 39°4′56″N 92°52′45″W / 39.08222°N 92.87917°W / 39.08222; -92.87917Coordinates: 39°4′56″N 92°52′45″W / 39.08222°N 92.87917°W / 39.08222; -92.87917
Area 51.17 acres (21 ha) [1]
Established 1960
Management Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Location in Missouri
Website: Boone's Lick State Historic Site

Boone's Lick State Historic Site is located in Missouri, United States near Arrow Rock. The park was established in 1960 around one of the saltwater springs that was used in the early 19th century. It was named after Nathan and Daniel Morgan Boone, sons of Daniel Boone, who produced salt from the springs.[2]

See also

References

  1. "State parks...estimated acres" (PDF). Revised Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan: 2008-2012. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. pp. 142–143. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  2. "General Information: Boone's Lick State Historic Site". Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
The spring includes remains of the saltworks
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