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Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site

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Nathan Boone was a genuine Missouri icon – a hunter, soldier, surveyor and businessman. Boone carried his father’s name – he was the youngest son of Daniel Boone – deep into the Missouri wilderness. His wife, Olive, was the resourceful caretaker of the homestead. She played a vital role in her family's survival on the frontier and allowed Nathan to lead the adventurous lifestyle for which he is known.

The Boones’ last home, preserved at Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site, is now a place to travel back to the 1830s. Come explore the Boone home and the cemeteries associated with it, and learn more about one of the families that defined early Missouri.

Park Hours

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, click here to visit our Park and Site Status Map.

On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 24, 2023; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Presidents Day. 

Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead House hours

On Sept. 18 and 19, 2024, the historic site office will be closed, and there will be no tours. Trails will be open from sunrise to sunset.

April 1 through Oct. 31 (On-Season)

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday

1-4 p.m., Sunday

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

November through March (Off-Season)

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday

1-4 p.m., Sunday

Closed Monday through Thursday

On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 24, 2023; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Presidents Day. 

Park Office hours

April through October (On-Season)

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday

1-4 p.m., Sunday

November through March (Off-Season)

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday

1-4 p.m., Sunday

On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 24, 2023; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Presidents Day.