Flushing in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Site of the Former Home of Daniel Carter Beard

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 14, 2023

1. The Site of the Former Home of Daniel Carter Beard Marker

Inscription. This plaque honors the Boy Scouts of America, founded in 1910, and marks the site of the former home of Daniel Carter Beard (1850-1941), one of the founders of the Boy Scout movement. An author, illustrator and youth leader, Beard designed the scout hat, shirt, and neckerchief. Traveling extensively to promote the Boy Scout movement, "Uncle Dan" Beard was an inspiration to an American youth and those who labored with him in the service of scouting.

Erected 2006 by New York State Assemblyman Jimmy Meng; Dr. Robert Cuervo, President Native New Yorkers' Historical Association; Jeff Gottlieb, President, Central Queens Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 40° 45.66′ N, 73° 49.49′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. Marker is on Roosevelt Avenue just west of Bowne Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 142-41 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing NY 11354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bowne House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Bowne House (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Bowne House

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(about 700 feet away); John Bowne House (about 700 feet away); Margaret Carman Green (about 800 feet away); Macedonia A.M.E. Church (about 800 feet away); George Fox Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fox Oaks (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 14, 2023

2. The Site of the Former Home of Daniel Carter Beard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.