Columbia in Boone County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Boone County Bicentennial Monument

Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 25, 2024

1. Boone County Bicentennial Monument Marker

Inscription.
(text is on base)

(front:)

Boone County, organized November 16, 1820, from a portion of Howard County, was named for pioneer Daniel Boone. It developed because of its proximity to transportation - the Boone's Lick Trail, the Missouri River and the railroads. Its abundant natural resources; and its premier educational institutions.

(back:)

This bicentennial monument, commissioned in 2020, is dedicated to the people of Boone County, who are resilient in the face of adversity, demonstrate leadership in the region, and are committed to the betterment of the community at large.

(right:)

"All trails lead home"

Erected 2020.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 16, 1820.

Location. 38° 57.172′ N, 92° 19.758′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Missouri, in Boone County. Marker is on East Walnut Street east of North 7th Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of Boone County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 E Walnut St, Columbia MO 65201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lynching in America / The Lynching of George Bush (a few steps from this

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marker); Old Boone County Courthouse Columns (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Historic Site (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Varsity Theater - 1927 (about 500 feet away); Sharp End (about 500 feet away); Annie Fisher's House (about 600 feet away); African-American Heritage Trail (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Sharp End (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Boone County Bicentennial Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 25, 2024

2. Boone County Bicentennial Monument

Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 25, 2024

3. Boone County Bicentennial Monument

Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 25, 2024

4. Boone County Bicentennial Monument

Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 25, 2024

5. Boone County Bicentennial Monument

Marker is in front of Boone County Courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.