Penn Quarter in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

W. D. Boyce 1858 - 1929

The Extra Mile

— Points of Light Volunteer Pathway —

W. D. Boyce 1858 - 1929 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015

1. W. D. Boyce 1858 - 1929 Marker

Inscription. Inspired by the “good turn” of an unknown English Scout, W. D. Boyce brought Scouting to the United States in 1910, making it possible for millions of young Americans to benefit from its values-based education programs.

“Under his patronage and guidance, American Boy Scouting as we know it today received its impetus. From that original vision of Mr. Boyce have developed thousands of troops of clear-eyed healthy young men, representing all that is finest in American youth…”
— Eulogy by James E West, Chief Scout Executive of the BSA June 14, 1929

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the D.C. - Points of Light Volunteer Pathway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 38° 53.896′ N, 77° 2.002′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. Marker is at the intersection of G Street Northwest and 15th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on G Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1464 G Street Northwest, Washington DC 20005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Melvin Jones (a few steps from this marker); Ballington and Maud Booth

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(a few steps from this marker); The Inaugural Parade Tradition (within shouting distance of this marker); William Edwin Hall 1876 - 1961 (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929 - 1968 (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster-Ashburton Treaty (within shouting distance of this marker); Helen Keller 1880 - 1969 (within shouting distance of this marker); Booker T. Washington 1856 - 1915 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Also see . . . William Dickson W.D. Boyce. Points of Light. (Submitted on January 6, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2015

2. W. D. Boyce 1858 - 1929 Marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2015

3. W. D. Boyce

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 509 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.