Boy Scout Troop No. 17

Organized in May 1912 by pioneer physician Dr. W. A. Warner (1864-1934), Boy Scout Troop No. 17 was one of the oldest Scout troops west of the Mississippi River. 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. Also called the "Lone Star Pioneers," the troop is governed by the Scouts through their Junior Council.

Claude, Texas · United States