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