The Daniel Boone Homestead
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1730
Squire Boone purchases 250 acres of land and erects a log house & spring cellar.
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.
1750
William Maugridge purchases 159 acres of the Boone Property.
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1750
Boone family moves to North Carolina.
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.
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.
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.
1779
Left-hand section of the stone house is added.
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1825
Homestead Barn is constructed.
1825
Homestead Barn is constructed.
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1919-1926
Site is abandoned.
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.
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.
1937
Commonwealth of PA acquires Boone Homestead property.
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1938
Site is dedicated as a state historic site.
1938
Site is dedicated as a state historic site.
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1940-41
Wayside Lodge is constructed by the National Youth Administration.
1940-41
Wayside Lodge is constructed by the National Youth Administration.
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1947
Blacksmith shop, forge and tools are acquired.
1947
Blacksmith shop, forge and tools are acquired.
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1958
Visitor Center is constructed.
1958
Visitor Center is constructed.
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1967
Bertolet Log House (built off-site in 1737) is acquired.
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.
1972
Bertolet Sawmill (built off-site in 1810) is relocated to the site.