Near Pierre in Hughes County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Boy Scout Cabin

May 14, 2023

1. Boy Scout Cabin Marker

Inscription. The CCC built the Boy Scout Cabin in circa 1936 after the construction of the Girl Scout Cabin. While the Girl Scouts sponsored the construction of their cabin, it is unknown whether the Boy Scouts sponsored or helped in the construction of their cabin.

The Boy Scout Cabin was built out of local field stones. The CCC used native materials whenever possible in many of their construction projects. Field stone constructed buildings had many benefits. First, the stones were free and abundant. Second, the finished structure was sturdy and its rustic architecture complimented its use. Finally, the CCC builders learned valuable masonry skills that would help them find good jobs after their enrollments were up.

Boy Scout Cabin

Erected by South Dakota State Parks; the South Dakota State Historical Society; a Preserve America grant, and the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad Corporation. Images courtesy of the South Dakota State Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 44° 20.033′ N, 100° 15.73′ W. Marker

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is near Pierre, South Dakota, in Hughes County. Marker can be reached from Farm Island Road. Located at the Farm Island Nature Area within Farm Island Recreation Area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 Farm Island Rd, Pierre SD 57501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); CCC Camp S - 207, Farm Island, 1933 - 37 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Much Was Accomplished (approx. 0.7 miles away); Farm Island Causeway (approx. 0.7 miles away); Missouri River Valley Archaeology (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cultural Legacy (approx. one mile away); Site of Old Fort Sully (approx. one mile away); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pierre.

May 14, 2023

2. Boy Scout Cabin Marker

Boy Scout Cabin Marker and Boy Scout Cabin ruins (in background) image. Click for full size.

May 14, 2023

3. Boy Scout Cabin Marker and Boy Scout Cabin ruins (in background)

Boy Scout Cabin Ruins image. Click for full size.

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4. Boy Scout Cabin Ruins

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 2, 2023.