Boonville, Missouri
Boonville is a city of 7,689 people in Cooper County, Missouri, founded in 1817.
Why visit Boonville
Townapedia lists 38 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 28 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lyric Theater, Missouri–Kansas–Texas (MKT) Bridge, Albert Gallatin Blakey House and Andrew Gantner House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Boonville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Boonville
Boonville is a city and the county seat of Cooper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 7,964 at the 2020 census. The city was the site of a skirmish early in the Civil War, on July 17, 1861. Union forces defeated the Missouri State Guard in the first Battle of Boonville.
From the Wikipedia article Boonville, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Lyric Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Theater in Boonville, Missouri, United States
Missouri–Kansas–Texas (MKT) Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Bridge crossing the Missouri River
Museums and landmarks38
Albert Gallatin Blakey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Boonville,Missouri
Andrew Gantner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Andrews-Wing House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Boller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Cedar Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Cobblestone Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Duke and Mary Diggs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Fessler-Secongost House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
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Harris-Chilton-Ruble House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Historic District A
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Historic District B
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
26 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes28
Breadeaux Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
513 Main Street, Boonville
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00; Mo 16:30-21:00
Derailed Coffee Bar & Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
104 West Spring Street, Boonville
We-Fr 07:00-13:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
Genesis Mexican Cuisine
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
415 Main Street, Boonville
Maggie's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Grill · 0.9 mi
416 Main Street, Boonville
Taylor's Bake Shop
Bakery · 1.1 mi
519 East Morgan Street, Boonville
16 more on the map.
History
The community derives its name from Nathan and Daniel Morgan Boone, who were the sons of Daniel Boone and established their salt business near the community in the early 1800s, delivering their product from salt licks to St. Louis. The area has been called "Boone's Lick" and the route from the lick to St. Charles/St. Louis, Missouri is called the Boone's Lick Trail. The eastern terminus near Boonville at Franklin, Missouri is considered the original start of the Santa Fe Trail.
The first pioneers were Hannah and Stephen Cole, who settled in 1810. During skirmishes with Native Americans in the War of 1812 they moved to a fort on the north side of the Missouri River (called on markers as "Hannah Cole Fort"). That fort subsequently became the first county seat of Howard County, Missouri.
After the war, the town was formally laid out in 1817 by Asa Morgan and Charles Lucas. Boonville was named the county seat in 1818.
The community's position on the Santa Fe Trail and Missouri River led to many historically important residents during the era of westward expansion, including politicians William Ash (a former slave turned Virginia General Assemblyman), David Barton, George Graham Vest (famous for his "man’s best friend" closing argument in an 1869 trial), and self-taught artist George Caleb Bingham.
From the History section of Boonville, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Boonville & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
100 Isle of Capri Boulevard, Boonville
Churches and places of worship17
St. Matthew's Chapel A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Nelson Memorial United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.0 mi
411 East Spring Street, Boonville
Evangelical United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.0 mi
700 East Spring Street, Boonville
First Christian Church of Boonville
Church · Christian · 1.0 mi
307 4th Street, Boonville
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.7 mi
1001 Immanuel Drive, Boonville
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare2
Map of Boonville
141 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 23°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Boonville (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cooper County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-01-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sugar Branch Airport (MU32) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- New Franklin 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Fayette 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Glasgow 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Tipton 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Columbia 23 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Marshall 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Hallsville 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Sedalia 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Salisbury 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Moberly 36 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mkt-bridge1, Americasroof at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Morton-Meyer House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mkt-bridge, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Josephine Trigg Pigott house from NE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- St. Matthew Chapel AME (Boonville MO) from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- WILBUR T. AND RHODA STEPHENS JOHNSON HOUSE, COOPER COUNTY,MO, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hamilton-Brown bldg (Boonville MO) from NE 3, Ammodramus, CC0
- Duke and Mary Diggs house from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Andrew Gantner House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roeschel-Toennes-Oswald property from SSE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Alsop’s General Store (107 E. Broadway), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Albert Gallatin Blakey House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1825 Amick-Kingsbury House, Howard County, Missouri 02, Brent Hugh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boonville, Missouri High Street E of 2nd facing WSW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- William S. and Mary Beckett House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harris-Chilton-Ruble House (under renovation), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LYRIC THEATER, BOONVILLE, COOPER COUNTY, MO, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Daniel Boone Apartments from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Thomas Nelson House (Boonville, Missouri), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HISTORIC DISTRICT D, BOONVILLE, COOPER COUNTY, MO, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- COBBLESTONE STREET, BOONVILLE, COOPER COUNTY, MO, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ANDREWS-WING HOUSE, COOPER COUNTY, MO, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JULIET TRIGG JOHNSON HOUSE, BOONVILLE, COOPER COUNTY, MO, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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