Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Boy Scouts in Monroe County / The Armory Opera House

Boy Scouts in Monroe County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 14, 2021

1. Boy Scouts in Monroe County Marker

Inscription.
Boy Scouts in Monroe County The Boy Scout movement in Monroe County was founded on October 16, 1911, when the first scout troop was organized at the old Monroe Armory. Twenty-five boys joined that night. The first scoutmaster was Lt. Ed Stoner of the Michigan Light Guard, succeeded by Clifton Kolb, a local attorney. More troops organized almost immediately in the city and outlying communities, such as Carleton, Erie, and Temperance.
In 1929, Monroe county was one of ten areas in the Midwest chosen to field-test a new Cub Scout program. During World War II, county scouts collected more than 600 tons of scrap rubber, metal and paper for the war effort. By the end of the century, more than 50,000 boys had been Scouts.

The Armory Opera House In 1888 a wood structure stood here as an opera house and skating rink. The Armory Association formed in 1889 and bought the site. Begun in 1894, this red brick Richardsonian Romanesque building seating 650 persons cost $25,000 by it's dedication on July 4, 1895.
The Armory had a drill hall used by local Michigan State Troops. It also had a public hall rented for lectures, balls, banquets, concerts and other gatherings. In 1917 it was sold to the Masonic Temple Association and continued to fill the social needs of Monroe until

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it's destruction in a spectacular blaze in 1929.

Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is October 16, 1911.

Location. 41° 54.846′ N, 83° 23.871′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and East 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street. Located in front of Monroe Outreach Assembly of God Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 Washington St, Monroe MI 48161, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Loranger 1817 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The County of Monroe (about 300 feet away); St. Paul's United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away); City of Monroe (about 400 feet away); University of Michigan 1838 (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Relic of the Battle of the Raisin (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

The Armory Opera House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 14, 2021

2. The Armory Opera House Marker

Boy Scouts in Monroe County / The Armory Opera House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 14, 2021

3. Boy Scouts in Monroe County / The Armory Opera House Marker

Looking toward Loranger Square

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 21, 2022

4. Boy Scouts in Monroe County / The Armory Opera House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4. submitted on May 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.