Eagle Scout Memorial Fountain
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Kansas City, MO
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| Description: In the 1960's, the Kansas City area awarded more Eagle Scout badges than any other council in the country. John Starr, president of the Boy Scout Regional Council, petitioned the Pennsylvania Railroad for a sculpture adorning the Seventh Avenue entrance of the Pennsylvania Railroad Station in New York City which was doomed. The sculpture was transported here where the original clock centerpiece was replaced with the Eagle Badge. |
| Type: Fountain |
Address:
39th & Gillham Road
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| Date erected: October 6, 1968 |
| This monument serves a nationwide tribute to all members of the Boy Scouts of America who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Kansas City was chosen as the site because it as consistently awarded more Eagle Scout badges than any other area council in th |
