Boone's Cave
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Boone's Cave
Description
Traditional stories claim that Daniel Boone hid in this cave while being pursued by Indians. That is not likely true, because the dominant tribe of the region at that time, the Catawba, welcomed and eagerly traded with the new settlers. But, Daniel Boone did fish the Yadkin River in the area and may have used the cave for shelter on occasion. Tradition says his parent’s family built a cabin at the site to use on such provisioning expeditions.
The mouth of Dutchman’s Creek is upstream of the cave location. Squire Boone owned 640 acres along this stream. Downstream of the cave is the mouth of South Fork of Yadkin River. Today's Hannah's Ferry Road leads to the site of what was called The Boone Ford. It was named for Daniel’s brother, Jonathan, who preceded Daniel’s arrival in the Forks of the Yadkin area. Daniel arrived with his parents is 1752, although Squire Boone secured warrants for land two years before.
The mouth of Dutchman’s Creek is upstream of the cave location. Squire Boone owned 640 acres along this stream. Downstream of the cave is the mouth of South Fork of Yadkin River. Today's Hannah's Ferry Road leads to the site of what was called The Boone Ford. It was named for Daniel’s brother, Jonathan, who preceded Daniel’s arrival in the Forks of the Yadkin area. Daniel arrived with his parents is 1752, although Squire Boone secured warrants for land two years before.
Creator
Randell Jones
www.danielboonefootsteps.com
www.danielboonefootsteps.com
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www.NCDBHT.com
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Citation
Randell Jones
www.danielboonefootsteps.com, “Boone's Cave,” Daniel Boone's Trail, accessed April 6, 2025, https://boonetour.com/items/show/2.