Boone's Lick Road - St. Charles, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 46.903 W 090° 28.955
15S E 718671 N 4295563
Historical marker commemorating the start point of the Boone's Lick Road on the grounds of the St. Charles County Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WM1QFQ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member cosninocanines
Views: 133

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Text of marker:

The Boone's Lick Road
-St. Charles to Franklin-

A trace first marked by the Indians.  The trail followed by trappers and hunters and by Daniel Boone when he discovered the salt springs, afterwards call Boone's Lick which gave to this road its name.  The main highway out of which grew the Santa Fe Trail, the Salt Lake Trail, and the Great Oregon Trail.

Marked by
The Daughters of the American Revolution
and the State of Missouri
-1913-
(Les Petites Cotes - St. Charles 1762)
 

 

Road of Trail Name: Boone's Lick Road

State: Missouri

County: St. Charles

Historical Significance:
Early trail used to access salt. Also was overland access trail to the start point of the Santa Fe, Salt Lake, and Oregon Trails


Years in use: 1808-1840's

How you discovered it:
Local knowledge


Website Explination:
http://www.ruralmissouri.org/04pages/04OctBooneslick.html


Why?:
Was used to access salt area originally and then used to access other trails including start point of the Santa Fe, Salt Lake, and Oregon Trails.


Directions:
On grounds of St. Charles County Courthouse at 2nd and Jefferson Streets, St. Charles


Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed

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