Olive and her kids escape to the neighborhood fort

Another illustration for the Notable Missourian book on Olive Boone (Written by Greta Russell, published by Truman State University Press).

During the War of 1812, many Native American tribes were allied with England and would regularly attack the new settlements in Missouri.  These were especially tense times, especially considering that Olive's husband Nathan was in the army and far away from home.  On two occasions Olive and her children sought refuge at the neighborhood fort, fully expecting an Indian army to attack.  Fortunately for Olive the attack never came.