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William D. Boyce
(1858-1929)
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By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011 | |
| | | 1. William D. Boyce Marker | | |
Inscription. Inspired by the good turn of an English Scout, he brought the Scouting movement to the United States. His efforts led to the incorporation of Boy Scouts of America in Washington, DC, on February 8, 1910, and to its chartering by Congress on June 15, 1916. Boyce was born in Allegheny County about twelve miles northeast of here. This campus was named in his honor.
Erected 1960 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Location. 40° 27.238′ N, 79° 45.218′ W. Marker is in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Beatty Road and Cooper Road. Click for map. Located on the campus of Community College of Allegheny County - Boyce Campus. West entrance parking lot. Marker is at or near this postal address: 595 Beatty Road, Monroeville PA 15146, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Forbes Road (approx. 0.4 miles away); Murrysville Gas Well (approx. 3.5 miles away); a different marker also named Forbes Road (approx. 4 miles away); Bouquet Camp (approx. 4 miles away); a different marker also named Forbes Road (approx. 4.6 miles away); Beulah Chapel (approx. 5 miles away); a different marker also named Forbes Road (approx. 5.2 miles away); Pioneer Short-Wave Station (approx. 5.2 miles away). | | | | 
By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011 | |
| | | 2. William D. Boyce Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. Boy Scouts of America. (Submitted on March 15, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
2. William Dickson Boyce at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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By Unknown, circa 1914 | |
| | | 3. William D. Boyce | | Early founder of Boy Scouts of America | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 227 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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