Burnside in Pulaski County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

First Boy Scout Troop

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 22, 2013

1. First Boy Scout Troop Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1007.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 36° 59.367′ N, 84° 36′ W. Marker is in Burnside, Kentucky, in Pulaski County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 27) and East French Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burnside KY 42519, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harriette Simpson Arnow (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Burnside / Harriette Simpson Arnow (approx. ¼ mile away); Burnside (approx. one mile away); Pulaski County 1799 (approx. 6.9 miles away);

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Town Spring (approx. 6.9 miles away); Morgan's First Raid (approx. 7.2 miles away); Home of Governor Morrow (approx. 7.4 miles away); Russell S. Dyche Memorial Highway (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnside.

Additional commentary.
1. Marker downed in traffic accident.
The city reports the marker was downed a few years back and not replaced yet due to costs.

— Submitted August 5, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 22, 2013

2. First Boy Scout Troop Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 748 times since then and 54 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.