Both men arrived together, constructed a sawmill on Mill Creek, only for it to be completely destroyed by fire when adding a gristmill.

As winter approached, Boon and Edmunds relocated to Barneveld to return in the spring to rebuild the saw mills and welcome other settlers on behalf of the land company.

The Northern section of the overland canal connected Boonville and Lyons Falls, 10 miles in distance and requiring 39 locks to descend the boats and water 386 feet.

The museum is located on a site formerly occupied by Titus Powers Iron Works, built circa 1850 near the Main Street Bridge.

In 2004, Ethan Allen Interiors, a major employer in the village, closed down leaving many residents looking for work.

[5] The Boonville Historic District, Erwin Library and Pratt House, Black River Canal Warehouse, Five Lock Combine and Locks 37 and 38, Black River Canal, and United States Post Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km2), all land.

This event includes forestry exhibits, fireworks, greased pole climb, lumberjack contest, and woods craftsmen.

[citation needed] The Woodsmen's Field Days is a nonprofit organization founded by Frank Reed in 1948, designed to celebrate the forestry industry in general.

This Field Days has a variety of exhibits and demonstrations targeting both the professional logger and the average firewood cutter.

[11] The Boonville Snow Festival held annually in late January consist of vintage snowmobile races, ice sculptures, parade, and fireworks.

Local area businesses join in on the Festival of Lights sponsored by the Boonville Chamber of Commerce.