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William D. Boyce (1858-1929)

William D. Boyce (1858-1929) is a Pennsylvania historical marker in N end of Monroeville, Allegheny County, dedicated 1960.

595 Beatty Rd., Boyce Campus of County community college, N end of Monroeville

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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. The campus was named in his honor.

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1872 · Allegheny, Washington, Greene counties. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1872 · Westmoreland, Fayette counties. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1903 · Pennsylvania. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1907 · Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection)
1924 · Pennsylvania, Western Section. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)

Allegheny, Washington, Greene counties, 1872, covering the location of William D. Boyce (1858-1929), with a pin at the marker's coordinates — Allegheny, Washington, Greene counties, 1872, covering this location. David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries. The pin is ours, placed from the marker's coordinates.

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William D. Boyce (1858-1929)

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