Marker Inscription
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. (1975)
About this site
Boy Scout Troop No. 17 is a historical marker in Claude, Armstrong County, dedicated in 1975. It is one of 22 historical markers documented in Armstrong County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 28 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 35.1124, -101.3592 near Claude. The nearest cataloged historic site is Roan, Charles Howard (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Warner, William, Great Panhandle Indian Scare of 1891, and Coronado Expedition.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5011000478. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
