2020 is the 200th anniversary of the passing of America’s pioneer hero Daniel Boone. His life is celebrated and commemorated at sites across the eastern United States through markers, monuments, plaques, statues, historic homes and replica forts. His footprints touched upon what are now 11 states from Pennsylvania to Missouri and from Michigan to Florida (yes, Florida).

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On this special anniversary of the passing of this American hero, his life looms large in history and continues to give us all a window on America’s early pioneer history. Had the pandemic not interrupted our plans, each of these sites and more would have welcomed visitors with special programming and special events to help celebrate the life and times of Daniel Boone. As our regard remains steadfast, in lieu of those events, each of the sites listed here is sending a written memorial or greetings of their own design to the Daniel Boone Home in Defiance, Missouri, to commemorate the passing of Daniel Boone there on September 26, 1820. Some of the sites are inviting their patrons to join in the commemoration by adding their names to the memorials. Some are sending greetings from their organization only. Check with any of the Daniel Boone heritage organizations listed here to see about adding your name to their memorial and, most importantly, supporting their efforts to preserve, promote, and interpret the pioneer history of America, especially as we find ourselves on the cusp of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Huzzah!

H - Daniel Boone Home, Defiance, Missouri

Daniel Boone died at his son Nathan’s home on September 26, 1820.

A - Daniel Boone Homestead, Pennsylvania

Daniel Boone was born to Squire and Sarah Boone on Oct. 22, 1734 (O.S.) which is Nov. 2 on our “new style” calendar.

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C - Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail, Inc.

D - Friends of Boone Trace, Kentucky

E - Fort Boonesborough Foundation, Kentucky

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F - Frankfort Cemetery, Kentucky

Daniel Boone (maybe) and Rebecca Boone were re-interred here from Missouri in September 1845, that is 175 years ago in 2020.



In 2020, your heritage organization can commemorate the life and times of America’s pioneer hero on the occasion of his passing 200 years ago and do so through the anniversary of his birth, Nov. 2.

If your organization would like to join in the special 200th anniversary commemoration, email us at DBooneFootsteps@gmail.com to have your organization or site added to this map. We can alter this promotional piece (see sample at right) to your organization for your use in giving your members and patrons an opportunity to participate as well.