Monroeville in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

William D. Boyce

(1858-1929)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

1. William D. Boyce Marker

Inscription. Inspired by the good turn of an English Scout, he brought the Scouting movement to the United States. His efforts led to the incorporation of Boy Scouts of America in Washington, D.C., on February 8, 1910, and to its chartering by Congress on June 15, 1916. Boyce was born in Allegheny County about twelve miles northeast of here. This campus was named in his honor.

Erected 1960 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 8, 1910.

Location. 40° 27.238′ N, 79° 45.218′ W. Marker is in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Beatty Road and Cooper Road. Located on the campus of Community College of Allegheny County - Boyce Campus. West entrance parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 595 Beatty Road, Monroeville PA 15146, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Forbes Road (approx. 0.4 miles away); Monroeville Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.9 miles away); World Wars Honor Roll (approx. 3.4 miles

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away); a different marker also named Forbes Road (approx. 3.4 miles away); Murrysville Gas Well (approx. 3½ miles away); Haymaker Well (approx. 3.6 miles away); a different marker also named Forbes Road (approx. 4 miles away); Bouquet Camp (approx. 4 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Boy Scouts of America. (Submitted on March 15, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. William Dickson Boyce at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

William D. Boyce Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, October 28, 2006

2. William D. Boyce Grave Marker

He is buried in Ottawa Avenue Cemetery, Ottawa IL.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011

3. William D. Boyce Marker

William D. Boyce image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown, circa 1914

4. William D. Boyce

Early founder of Boy Scouts of America

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 960 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 13, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.