State Historic Site · Missouri, United States
Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site
Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site is a state historic site in Missouri, United States, covering 400 acres (162 ha), established in 1991.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Greene, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 400 acres (162 ha) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Coordinates | 37.3467° N, 93.5783° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site
Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site, located two miles north of Ash Grove, Missouri, is a state-owned property that preserves the home built in 1837 by Nathan Boone, the youngest child of Daniel Boone. The Nathan Boone House, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, is a 1+1⁄2-story "classic" saddle-bag pioneer log house, constructed of hand-hewn oak log walls that rest on a stone foundation. Established in 1991, the historic site offers an interpretive trail plus tours of the home and cemetery.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Ash Grove, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 2 miles north of Ash Grove |
Airports near this park
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- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 148.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site?
Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site is in Missouri, United States (37.3467° N, 93.5783° W).
When was Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site established?
Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site was established in 1991, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site?
Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site covers 400 acres (162 ha).
How do I get to Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site?
The nearest town is Ash Grove, Missouri. about 2 miles north of Ash Grove.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_and_Olive_Boone_Homestead_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).