Owensboro in Daviess County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Hazen A. Dean (1899-1984)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 14, 2020

1. Hazen A. Dean (1899-1984) Marker

Inscription. First Kentuckian to receive "70 Continuous Years of Service Award" from Boy Scouts of America, 1983. Scoutmaster for over 50 years; with Owensboro's oldest troop, 24, from 1949 till death. Among many honors, he received Scoutmaster's Key and Silver Beaver awards. Recognized for having 86 Eagle Scouts, most in nation; received Lt. Governor's Outstanding Kentuckian Award, 1982.

Erected 1984 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1747.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 37° 46.391′ N, 87° 6.59′ W. Marker is in Owensboro, Kentucky, in Daviess County. It is on Daviess Street north of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Owensboro KY 42303, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region

and in the Western Coal Field.

It is also in the American

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Midwest,

in the South,

in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wendell H. Ford (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Graham Vest / "Tribute to a Dog" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Daviess Countians Who Served (approx. 0.2 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Congressional Medal of Honour (approx. 0.2 miles away); Daviess Co. U.S. Colored Troops in the Civil War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Medal of Honor Winners (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Court Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owensboro.

Also see . . . Hazen A. Dean (1899-1984). From Kentucky Historical Society's Explore Kentucky History project. (Submitted on November 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 14, 2020

2. Hazen A. Dean (1899-1984) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.