Boone's Lick State Historic Site

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Boone's Lick State Historic Site | Missouri State Parks

After a short hike, visitors to Boone’s Lick State Historic Site can see the remnants of one of Missouri’s first and most important industries: salt. Timber and rolling green hills drew settlers to Cooper, Howard and Saline counties, but it was salt that made the area grow. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark noted the presence of many saltwater springs. Daniel Boone’s sons

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+16608373330

Address:
MO-187, Franklin, MO 65250

Website:
https://www.mostateparks.com/park/boones-lick-state-historic-site