Spring Valley in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Daniel Carter Beard
Uncle Dan
— June 21, 1850 - June 11, 1941 —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 23, 2019
1. Daniel Carter Beard Marker
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1928 until his death in 1941, Uncle Den called Brooklands in Suffern, Rockland County, New York his home.
His final resting place is here in Rockland County at the Brick Church Cemetery, Monsey, New York. Daniel Carter Beard was a woodsman, naturalist, illustrator, artist, and author. In 1905 he founded the Sons of Daniel Boone. This organization merged with other boys organizations on February 8, 1910 to become the Boy Scouts of America, the national organization we know today.
As one of the original founders of the Boy Scouts of America, Uncle Dan is known as a national figure. In his usual choice of attire, buckskin clothing, he epitomized the true pioneering spirit of the Boy Scouts of America and will continue to do so for the Scouts of today, tomorrow and the future.
The Rockland County Council
of the
Boy Scouts of America
June 20, 1993
Erected 1993 by Rockland County Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 1786 Schoolhouse (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1700 Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Brick Church (about 700 feet away); Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kakeath (about 700 feet away); First Town Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Viola United Methodist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Shady Side Farm (approx. 1.2 miles away); Historic Monsey Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spring Valley.
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Also see . . . Daniel Carter Beard (Find a Grave). Affectionately known as "Uncle Dan," he designed the American Boy Scout uniform and emblem adding the American eagle and shield to the emblem. His drawings and articles were published in “St. Nicolas’ Magazine” and “Youth’s Companion.”
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 23, 2019
2. Daniel Carter Beard Marker
(wide view • flag beside grave in background)
(wide view • flag beside grave in background)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 23, 2019
3. Beard Family Plot
(view from near marker • Daniel Carter Beard gravestone left)
(view from near marker • Daniel Carter Beard gravestone left)
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick
4. Daniel Carter Beard
old Dan Beard in his buckskins
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 23, 2019
5. Daniel Carter Beard Grave
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 544 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on August 27, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 5. submitted on August 27, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
