Historic Centers
Boone County Historical Center
Experience the drama of the Kate Shelley story. View a coal mine replica, extensive gun and military collection, mounted wildlife collection and genealogical records.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Fee
- Hours
- 1-5 Mon.-Sat., June-Aug., 1-5 Mon.-Fri. year-round.
- Address
- 602 Story St.
- Phone
- 515-432-1907
- [email protected]
- Website
- homepages.opencominc.com/bchs
- Map
- Get Directions →
While You're in Boone
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