Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis

Council History

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  • 1912 - Girl Scouting came to the USA when the first troop began in Savannah, GA
  • 1918 - Mrs. George Bishop formed the first Girl Scout troop in St. Louis. Two other troops were formed that year.
  • 1922 - St. Louis Girl Scouts received charter 310 from GSUSA
  • 1924 - Festival of Giving Doll Show began. Dressed by Girl Scouts, the dolls were displayed at Scruggs, Vandervoort, Barney deparment store before being given to service agencies as holiday gifts to St. Louis children.
  • 1927 - The council was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in Missouri. Camp Cedarledge was acquired, then only 259 acres.
  • 1928 - The first black troop in the council was formed by Mrs. Cleota MM Spotts and sponsored by Sumner High School.
  • 1930 - Missouri Botanical Garden loaned a house to the Council located at 4253 Magnolia Avenue (dubbed "Girl Scout Little House") served not only as the council office, but also as a favorite gathering place for the Girl Scouts of St. Louis.
  • 1937 - The first Mariner troop was formed
  • 1939 - First council-wide cookie sale. 86,122 boxes of cookies sold for 25 cents per package.
  • 1948 - The St. Louis Council became the Firl Scout Council of Grater St. Louis.
  • 1954 - The council merged with Ozark Council, consisting of Washington, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Iron and Madison counties.
  • 1956 - Jefferson County was added. Camp Fiddlecreek, 84 acres near Gray Summit, was purchased from the Benedictine Monks.
  • 1966 - Camp Tuckaho, 386 acres near Troy, was purchased.
  • 1968 - St. Charles, Crawfod, Franklin, Reynolds, Lincoln and Warren counties became part of the council.
  • 1982 - First Reflections ceremony for Gold and Silver awardees was held.
  • 1983 - The first Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis calendar was published.
  • 1984 - Galaxy of Fun (Urban Girl Scout) program was developed.
  • 1985 - The Girl Scout EXPRESS was purchased. The Discover series, including best of Spectrum and P.E.P sessions was developed.
  • 1986 - Classroom Scouting was launches.
  • 1987 - Girl Scout Service Center relocated to 911 Washington Avenue
  • 1990 - The first Wider Opportunity in St. Louis, with nationwide and international participation, was hosted by GSCGSL.
  • 1991 - The new Girl Scout EXPRESS was purchased.
  • 1992 - The Vision of St. Louis patch program was developed and implemented in conjunction with KMOV-TV Channel 4. The National Science Partnership for Gril Scouts and Science Museums established a join program to promote science interest and knowledge among Girl Scouts. GSCGSL was selected to take part in this program inconjunction with the St. Louis Science Center.

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