Solomon in Dickinson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Brewer Scout Cabin

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2017

1. Brewer Scout Cabin Marker

Inscription. Approved as a
Kansas Historic Site on
February 26, 2000

Construction completed in 1934 by W.P.A.
an economic rehab program of
President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Dedicated in 1984 as
”Brewer Scout Cabin”

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 38° 55.064′ N, 97° 22.199′ W. Marker is in Solomon, Kansas, in Dickinson County. It can be reached from East 4th Street east of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker and Brewer Scout Cabin are located on the west side of Solomon City Park. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the cabin, just to the right of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East 4th Street, Solomon KS 67480, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kansas’ Smoky

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Hills.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Shady Lane Drive (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historical Kansas (approx. 1.4 miles away); Harold J. Royer Band Shell (approx. 7.6 miles away); Eisenhower Park (approx. 7.6 miles away); The Grand Army of the Republic (approx. 7.6 miles away); Site of First Settlers' Home (approx. 7.9 miles away); C. H. Lebold Mansion (approx. 7.9 miles away); The Lebold-Vahsholtz Mansion (approx. 7.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Solomon.

Regarding Brewer Scout Cabin. National Register of Historic Places #00000770.

Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places Nomination. The Brewer Scout Cabin was built utilizing many area men, thus restoring dignity of work and the ability to bring home a paycheck. The cabin was

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2017

2. Brewer Scout Cabin Marker

(marker is on right side of door)

started in the winter of 1933 and completed in the spring of 1934, and dedicated to Solomon Boy and Girl Scouts in May 1934. The cabin has undergone few changes. The building was wired for electricity in the 40s and in the 80s the roof was repaired and the floor replaced. (Submitted on July 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Brewer Scout Cabin (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2017

3. Brewer Scout Cabin (southwest elevation)

Brewer Scout Cabin (<i>east/back elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2017

4. Brewer Scout Cabin (east/back elevation)

Brewer Scout Cabin (<i>west/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2017

5. Brewer Scout Cabin (west/front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,207 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 9, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.