Port Morien in Cape Breton Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces
First Boy Scout Troop in North America
Erected by Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority, and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 46° 8.346′ N, 59° 52.248′ W. Marker is in Port Morien, Nova Scotia, in Cape Breton Region. Marker is on Long Beach Road north of Marconi Trail (Route 255), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located within a small, fenced plot on the east side of Long Beach Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Morien NS B1B 1E6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Coal Workings in North America (here, next to this marker); L'industrie du Charbon au Canada / Canada's Coal Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); Morien Businesses of the Past (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Morien Institutions (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Morien's Legacy (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Flint Island Light Station (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Gowrie and North Atlantic Collieries (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); The Fishery in Port Morien (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Morien.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Port Morien Interpretive Walking Tour
Also see . . . List of the oldest Scout groups (Wikipedia). The 1st Port Morien Group claims to
be the first Scout Group in North America. The Nova Scotia Council of Scouts Canada recognized the centennial of the Port Morien Group by providing a crest to all Nova Scotian Scouts Canada members. (Submitted on September 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

5. Marker Detail: First Boy Scout Troop in North America photo Taken in 1910
Back Row — Left to Right: Alex MacLeod, Dave McArel, Charlie MacLeod, Angus MacLeod, Sidney MacLeod, Robert Peach.
Front Row — Left ro Right: Robert Orr, James Meahan, George McArel, Lewis McArel.
Scout Master: William Glover — Rear.
Eugene Smith is missing from the picture. Reuben Macintosh later joined the first troop.
Front Row — Left ro Right: Robert Orr, James Meahan, George McArel, Lewis McArel.
Scout Master: William Glover — Rear.
Eugene Smith is missing from the picture. Reuben Macintosh later joined the first troop.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 21, 2019
7. First Boy Scout Troop Cairn & Plaque
(located a few steps from marker)
(located a few steps from marker)
Scout Master William Glover
Members of Troop
Alex MacLeod • Charles MacLeod • Angus MacLeod
Sidney MacLeod • James Meahah • Louis McArel
Dave McArel • George McArel • Robert Orr • Robert Peach
Eugene Smith
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.