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Boone County & Columbia

Boone County

For more than a century, the Boone County History & Culture Center has served as the steward of Boone County’s stories, places, and people. As the county’s historical authority, we connect the past to the present through research, preservation, and public engagement.

This page is your starting point for exploring Boone County and Columbia through a historical lens. From self-guided driving tours and landmark sites to ongoing preservation initiatives, these resources highlight the places that have shaped our community and continue to define its cultural landscape today.

Photograph by Henry Holborn, 1917
Photograph by Algert Peterson, 1955

A Driving Tour of Boone County, Missouri

Explore the history of Boone County through our free driving tours.

Top 10 Historical places to explore in Boone County

Whether you’re visiting Columbia for the day or have called Boone County home for years, these are ten historic sites you shouldn’t miss.

Coming soon!

Photograph by Algert Peterson, 1935