Daniel Boone Homestead

Daniel Boone Homestead is a Pennsylvania historical marker in N of Baumstown, Berks County, dedicated 1948.

Berks County · dedicated 1948 · at site, Daniel Boone Rd. (SR 2041) at Old Daniel Boone Rd., N of Baumstown

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Site of the birthplace of Daniel Boone on Nov.2, 1734, and his home until 1750. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

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