Boonville, the county seat of Cooper County, is in north-central Missouri. Daniel Boone’s sons, Nathan and Daniel Morgan Boone, came to the area in the early 1800s, establishing a salt mining operation at a salt lick in what is now Howard County, across the river from where Boonville now is. Early in its settlement, Boonville was known as Boone’s Lick or Boonslick. The town was officially platted in 1817, and incorporated in 1839. With the development of the railroad and the American Civil War, Boonville was viewed as a strategic location by both the Union and the Confederacy. Two Civil War battles were fought there, and the town was occupied twice. Boonville is situated on the south bank of the Missouri River, across the river from Franklin and New Franklin. I-70 is in the southern portion of the town. Joseph Franklin Rutherford, the founder of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, is said to have been born in Boonville, although some references list his birthplace as Versailles. The Budweiser Clydesdales were bred on a ranch just east of Boonville.
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The Chamber is a voluntary membership organization made up of businesses and individuals in Boonville, Missouri and the surrounding area. Its membership policies, meeting schedules, and a member directory are noted, along with a guide to the community.
http://boonvillemochamber.com/
BCS is a K-12th grade Christian school, located in Boonsville, Missouri, and sponsored by the Boonville Worship Center. Directions, a calendar of events, contact information, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.boonvilleworshipcenter.org/bcs
The electronic version of the Boonville, Missouri newspaper presents news and sports stories, entertainment articles, opinion columns, obituaries, and classified advertising, as well as a variety of blogs. Full access to its content requires a subscription, which may be purchased online.
http://www.boonvilledailynews.com/
Headquartered in Boonville, Missouri, the public school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through a variety of campuses, including Hannah Cole Primary School, David Barton Elementary School, LSE Middle School, Boonville High School, and Boonslick Technical Education Center, each of which are highlighted here.
http://www.boonville.k12.mo.us/
Maintained by the Boonville Visitor’s Center, located in the historic train depot, the site offers a guide to events, shopping venues, restaurants, guest lodging facilities, attractions, and historical information about the Boonville, Missour region.
http://goboonville.com/
The official municipal web site offers a profile and history of the community, a calendar of events, news and highlights, council agendas and minutes, and administrative and departmental contacts. Promotional photographs and video are included.
http://www.boonvillemo.org/
The not-for-profit organization was established for the purpose of planning, promoting, expanding, and celebrating the history and culture of Boonville, Missouri. Its projects, historic properties, events, and membership policies are highlighted.
http://www.friendsofhistoricboonville.org/
Nelson Memorial United Methodist Church
Organized in 1817, the UMC congregation is the oldest Methodist congregation in the former Missouri West Conference of the United Methodist Church. Its history, calendar of events, and informational topics on a variety of Christian issues are included. Directions to the Boonville, Missouri church are given.
http://www.nelsonmemorialumc.org/
The non-denominational congregation meets at its facilities on Klinton Avenue in Boonville, Missouri. Its location, service schedules, a church calendar, leadership contacts, and office hours are published to the site.
http://www.riversidechristianchurch.org/
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Located in Boonville, Missouri, the Roman Catholic Church was founded in 1856, and is part of the Diocese of Jefferson City. Church bulletins, mass schedules, and a calendar of events are featured on the site.
http://stsppchurch.net/