Boonville Attractions
Settlement in the Boonville area began around 1805, sons of Daniel Boone (Nathan and Daniel Morgan) began to commercially operate a salt lick. The first battle of the Civil War in Missouri was fought here in 1861.
The town has seven historic districts, with early to mid-19th century houses and public buildings.
The town has seven historic districts, with early to mid-19th century houses and public buildings.
Boone's Lick State Historic Site
The sons of famous frontiersman Daniel Boone, Nathan and Daniel, formed a partnership with James and Jesse Morrison in 1805 to produce salt. The salt was produced at this location until 1833 and during that time it was shipped by keelboat to St. Louis on the Missouri River. Wooden remnants of the salt works and an iron kettle are still visible.
