Meanings
proper noun
- One of 75 counties in Arkansas, United States. County seat: Harrison.
- One of 102 counties in Illinois, United States. County seat: Belvidere.
- One of 92 counties in Indiana, United States. County seat: Lebanon.
- One of 99 counties in Iowa, United States. County seat: Boone.
- One of 120 counties in Kentucky, United States. County seat: Burlington.
- One of 114 counties in Missouri, United States. County seat: Columbia.
- One of 93 counties in Nebraska, United States. County seat: Albion.
- One of 55 counties in West Virginia, United States. County seat: Madison.
Origin
Most are named after Daniel Boone, except in Arkansas which was originally Boon County (derived from boon), and Iowa (Nathan Boone).
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APA
Boone County. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Boone%20County
MLA
“Boone County.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Boone%20County. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Boone County,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Boone%20County.
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