Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Boy Scout Troop 201

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2025

1. Boy Scout Troop 201 Marker

Inscription. Established in 1917, Boy Scout Troop 201 is one of the oldest continuously operating troops in the state and the nation. On Feb. 19, 1917, the original charter application for Troop 1 (later becoming troop 201) was filed, with 29 boys registered. The original troop committee included Dr. D.B. McPherson, Emir Hamvasy and Roy Sparkman. B.H. Griffin and J. Pope Koon were the earliest scoutmasters. Longview Lions Club, longtime sponsors of the troop, donated materials and helped build a cabin for meetings in Teague Park. Many scouts of Troop 201 have achieved remarkable success in their chosen fields. After more than a century of heritage, the troop continues to serve the community.

Erected 2022 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23608.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is February 19, 1917.

Location. 32° 30.095′ N, 94° 43.385′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. It is on East Park Lane 0.1 miles east of N Teague Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located at the front of the Boy Scout

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building in Teague Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 E Park Lane, Longview TX 75601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam Memorial Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); We Honor and Remember their Sacrifice (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam (within shouting distance of this marker); World War One Eagle Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); Because of you, Unknown Soldier (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Let Us Not Forget (within shouting

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2025

2. Boy Scout Troop 201 Marker

distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longview.

The view of the Boy Scout Troop 201 building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2025

3. The view of the Boy Scout Troop 201 building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.