Pawhuska in Osage County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
First Boy Scout Troop in America
Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2025
1. First Boy Scout Troop in America Marker
Rev. Mitchell W. B. Johnson J. L. Johnson J. C. Ferguson J. Hutchings D. F. Millard L. Copeland R. A. McGuire J. S. McGuire R. E. McGuire R. D. Foote R. W. Blanc N. A. Tinker J. C. Coffey T. B. Leahy T. R. Leahy W. T. Leahy C. Wilson L. Hinkle C. Curtis
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 36° 39.862′ N, 96° 19.893′ W. Marker is in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, in Osage County. It is at the intersection of Lynn Avenue and 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Lynn Avenue. Monuments are on the grounds of the Osage County Historical Society Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Lynn Avenue, Pawhuska OK 74056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Osage Nation and in Greater Tulsa. It is also in the American South, specifically on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. 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 and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Deep Ford (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Osage Buffalo Hunting Trails (about 800 feet away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pawhuska (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Pawhuska (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Pawhuska
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Regarding First Boy Scout Troop in America. There is "debate" over the first Boy Scout troop in the United States. As the Osage County Historical Society Museum notes on its website, the Pawhuska troop predated formation of the Boy Scouts of America and held a charter from the British scouting association.
Also see . . . Pawhuska. The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture website entry:
"America's first Boy Scout troop was organized at Pawhuska in 1909." (Submitted on February 20, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2025
2. First Boy Scout Troop in America Marker
The marker is located on the far right of the three markers.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2025
3. First Boy Scout Troop in America Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 23, 2015
4. First Boy Scout Troop in America Banner
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 23, 2015
5. First Boy Scout Troop in America Sign
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 23, 2015
6. Boy Scout Troop Sculpture
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 23, 2015
7. First Boy Scout Troop in America Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 23, 2015
8. First Boy Scout Troop in America Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,369 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
