Papillion in Sarpy County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Papillion Boy Scouts Cabin
Photographed by Trenton Albers, October 15, 2021
1. Papillion Boy Scouts Cabin Marker
Scouting was introduced to Papillion in 1913 with the formation of Boy Scout Troop 1. In 1921, the village granted permission to the troop's scoutmaster, Rev B. Johanssen to build a log cabin as the troop headquarters. The limestone foundation was sourced from an old mill house and oak logs were cut and delivered from near the Platte River. Rev Johanssen and local woodsman spent the summer and fall building the cabin. Before the first snowfall the cabin was finished with a green shingle roof and a stone fireplace. The community dedicated the cabin in June 1922.
In 1927, Papillion Troop 1 was renumbered to Troop 60 and sponsored by the Brotherhood of St. Paul. In 1934, sponsorship was assumed by the American Legion Post 32 which continues today.
The Boy Scouts' Cabin has been in continuous use since 1922, still serving a role in Troop 60's operations. The cabin is a beloved local landmark celebrating the community's pride in both scouting and the City of Papillion.
Erected 2020 by City of Papillion, Boy Scout Troop 60, Papillion Area Historical Society and History Nebraska. (Marker Number 562.)
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Location. 41° 9.307′ N, 96° 2.612′ W. Marker is in Papillion, Nebraska, in Sarpy County. It is on South Washington Street near West Lincoln Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Papillion NE 68046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Nebraska and in Greater Omaha. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the prairies. 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 walking distance of this marker: A History of Devastating Floods (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flourishing Papillion Businesses (about 600 feet away); Sander House & Golden Rule
Photographed by David Black
2. Papillion Boy Scouts Cabin Marker
More about this marker. The Scouts' Cabin was restored in 2020 as part of the City of Papillion's 150th Anniversary Celebration.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2023, by David Black of Papillion, Nebraska. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on May 14, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Trenton Albers of Papillion, Nebraska. 2. submitted on March 25, 2023, by David Black of Papillion, Nebraska. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
