Post by Logan on Apr 29, 2016 21:44:56 GMT -6
Daniel Boone Home will become part of St. Charles County park system
ST. CHARLES COUNTY • The two-century-old Daniel Boone Home, which has been operated by Lindenwood University as a tourist and educational site since 1998, is becoming part of the fast-growing St. Charles County park system.
County Executive Steve Ehlmann and Lindenwood president Michael Shonrock on Friday announced that the school is donating the home, the adjoining 66-acre historic village and more than 200 surrounding acres to the county. The overall tract will be called Lindenwood Park.
“I am thrilled that we will be part of sharing this rich history of our region with others,” Ehlmann said. He said the donation also allows the county to provide additional green space for outdoor activities in coming years.
The limestone-walled house, begun in 1803 and completed in 1810, was the home of the famed frontiersman’s son, Nathan Boone. Daniel Boone spent part of his final years at the home and died there in 1820.
Read more: www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/daniel-boone-home-will-become-part-of-st-charles-county/article_2e0ee0e1-d4d4-5d70-8890-8e4ae3a34722.html