Squire Boone died of congestive heart failure, at age 70, on August 5, 1815, and was buried per his request in the cave on his property in Harrison County, Indiana (see above). The cave was sealed by his sons and his remains were left undisturbed for many years; but in the mid-20th century, relic hunters began taking parts of his coffin and even some of his bones.
Squire Boone, who died at age 70 from congestive heart failure on August 5, 1815, was buried in a cave on his property in Harrison County, Indiana. His remains were left undisturbed for many years, but in the mid-20th century, treasure hunters began taking parts of his coffin and even some of his bones.