March 2, 1781
Birthday of Nathan Boone. The explorer, community leader, and soldier lived at Femme Osage (Defiance) and Ash Grove, Missouri.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
Related Posts
March 2, 1781
Birthday of Nathan Boone. The explorer, community leader, and soldier lived at Femme Osage (Defiance) and Ash Grove, Missouri.
March 8, 1808
Meriwether Lewis arrived back in Missouri this time as Governor of the territory.
March 5, 1946
Winston Churchill delivered the famous "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College in Fulton.