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County: Kenton

Daniel Carter Beard, 1850-1941

Marker Number: 

50

Location: 

332 E. Third Street Covington

Boyhood home of "Uncle Dan," youth leader, outdoorsman, artist and author. Born in Cincinnati and later came to Covington to live. Inaugurated Boy Scout movement in America, 1905, and was one of the first National Commissioners of the Boy Scouts of America. He was awarded the first medal for outstanding citizenship of state of Kentucky.

For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Boyhood Home of Daniel Carter Beard

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