First Boy Scout Troop

First Boy Scout Troop (HM1A8P)

Location: Burnside, KY 42519 Pulaski County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 59.367', W 84° 36'

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Before Boy Scouts of America was organized, 1910, a troop of 15 had been formed here, spring of 1908, by Mrs. Myra Greeno Bass. Using the official handbook of English scouting, she guided them hiking and camping, like scouting today. Known as Eagle Troop, Horace Smith was troop leader. Insignia was a red bandanna around neck. Reputed the first American Boy Scout Troop.
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HM NumberHM1A8P
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Marker Number1007
Year Placed1967
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 10:35am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 713589 N 4096394
Decimal Degrees36.98945000, -84.60000000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 59.367', W 84° 36'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 59' 22.02" N, 84° 36' 0.00" W
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Area Code(s)606
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2-198 E French Ave, Burnside KY 42519, US
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