Central Hyde Park in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Eagle Scout Tribute Fountain

Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 22, 2015

1. Eagle Scout Tribute Fountain Marker

Inscription.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company presents this statuary to the Kansas City Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, in recognition of Scouting's contribution to this nation and as a lasting tribute to those who have earned its highest award
The Eagle Scout Badge Designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman, this entablature graced the east concourse entrance to the Pennsylvania Railroad Station in New York City. In 1967, as that world-famous landmark was razed, this statuary was given in recognition of past achievements and as a challenge to future generations of Boy Scouts

Dedicated October 6, 1968

Erected 1968 by Kansas City Area Council BSA, Pennsylvania Railroad, and City of Kansas City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1968.

Location. 39° 3.418′ N, 94° 34.769′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Central Hyde Park. It is at the intersection of 39th Street and Gillham Road and Harrison Parkway, on the left when traveling east on 39th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kansas City MO 64109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Boy Scouts of America (within shouting distance of this marker); Park Maintenance Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hyde Park Neighborhood (approx. 0.3 miles away); The First Golf Course in Kansas City (approx. 0.3 miles away); Major Murray Davis D.S.C. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Harris-Kearney House (approx. half a mile away); Southland Hotel (approx. half a mile away); Hostess Brands (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Janssen Place Historic District (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Photos of Pennsylvania Station. (Submitted on July 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 22, 2015

2. Eagle Scout Tribute Fountain Marker

The contributor of this photo is a proud Eagle Scout, Orange County California Council, BSA, Class of 2015.

Eagle Scout Tribute Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2011

3. Eagle Scout Tribute Fountain

Eagle Scout Tribute Fountain Marker and Statuary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sue Fischer, May 21, 2011

4. Eagle Scout Tribute Fountain Marker and Statuary

The centerpiece, holding the Eagle Badge, originally held a clock and graced the Seventh Street entrance to Pennsylvania Station in NYC. The contributor is a proud Eagle Scout, Philadelphia Council, BSA, Class of 1974.

Eagle Scout Tribute Fountain Badge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2011

5. Eagle Scout Tribute Fountain Badge

Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 22, 2015

6. Dedication Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,458 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 10, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 6. submitted on April 6, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.