Claude in Armstrong County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Boy Scout Troop No. 17
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 22, 2016
1. Boy Scout Troop No. 17 Marker
Inscription.
Boy Scout Troop No. 17. . One of the oldest Scout troops west of the Mississippi River, this group was organized in May 1912 by pioneer physician Dr. W. A. Warner (1864-1934). The first troop of about 30 boys met in a room above Dr. Warner's drugstore and office. Because of his foresight, many of Claude's civic leaders were influenced in their youth by ideals of scouting. Dr. Warner served as the first scoutmaster, followed by John W. McClure, Bert C. Wooldridge, Cecil Waggoner, and J.L. McFarland. Troop No. 17, also called the "Lone Star Pioneers," is governed by the Scouts through their Junior Council.
One of the oldest Scout troops west of the Mississippi River, this group was organized in May 1912 by pioneer physician Dr. W. A. Warner (1864-1934). The first troop of about 30 boys met in a room above Dr. Warner's drugstore and office. Because of his foresight, many of Claude's civic leaders were influenced in their youth by ideals of scouting. Dr. Warner served as the first scoutmaster, followed by John W. McClure, Bert C. Wooldridge, Cecil Waggoner, and J.L. McFarland. Troop No. 17, also called the "Lone Star Pioneers," is governed by the Scouts through their Junior Council.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 478.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1912.
Location. 35° 6.575′ N, 101° 21.532′ W. Marker is in Claude, Texas, in Armstrong County. Marker is at the intersection of 1st Street (U.S. 287) and Trice Street, on the left when traveling west on 1st Street. Located at the Armstrong County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Trice Street, Claude TX 79019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 22, 2016
2. Marker located at the Armstrong County Courthouse (3rd from right).
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 22, 2016
3. Armstrong County Courthouse - location of this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
