Daniel Boone Homestead

The Daniel Boone Homestead

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1730
Squire Boone purchases 250 acres of land and erects a log house & spring cellar.
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1750
William Maugridge purchases 159 acres of the Boone Property.
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1750
Boone family moves to North Carolina.
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c. 1750
Right-hand section of the stone house is constructed on the foundation of the Boone's log cabin & spring house.
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1770
John DeTurk purchases the Boone's land after Maugridge's death in 1766.
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1779
Left-hand section of the stone house is added.
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1825
Homestead Barn is constructed.
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1919-1926
Site is abandoned.
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1926
Property is purchased by Rev. Arthur Vossler to preserve the site for its historical significance.
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1937
Commonwealth of PA acquires Boone Homestead property.
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1938
Site is dedicated as a state historic site.
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1940-41
Wayside Lodge is constructed by the National Youth Administration.
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1947
Blacksmith shop, forge and tools are acquired.
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1958
Visitor Center is constructed.
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1967
Bertolet Log House (built off-site in 1737) is acquired.
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1972
Bertolet Sawmill (built off-site in 1810) is relocated to the site.