Troop 1 Scout Cabin
Troop 1 is one of the oldest Boy Scout Troops west of the Mississippi.
Scouting started in Huntington Beach in March of 1917, when a branch of the Boy Scouts of America was organized. Groups of boys began meeting and establishing troops. An article in the "Huntington Beach News" dated April 27, 1917 referred to us as the Kit Carson Troop. Other records show Troop 1's official charter as beginning on July 26, 1917.
The troop grew and after years of meeting at various locations in the city, it was clear they needed a place to call home. In June of 1923, the city of Huntington Beach granted permission for the troop to locate to its present site, the log cabin in what is now called Lake Park.
Troop 1 is very proud of its historical meeting place. Located in the central part of downtown Huntington Beach, the original Scout Cabin was dedicated on April 2, 1924. During World War II, the Army used it as a supply and logistics post. Following the war, Troop 1 resumed meetings and operated out of its former home. But after many years of use, the structure eventually deteriorated and was condemned by the city. A committee of interested persons was then formed to raise the money necessary to start restoring the local landmark. The project began in 1967 and ended on May 11, 1974, just 50 years after it was built. The Scout Cabin was formally rededicated and designated as an historical site in a festive ceremony involving the Huntington Beach Historical Society, City Fathers, and the Scouting community.
When a boy joins Troop 1, he is one of the fortunate few to experience the traditions, values, and heritage of our great troop. There will be adventures and experiences that will never be forgotten. Troop 1 has served Huntington Beach for many generations and will continue to serve for generations to come. There is no better way for a boy to experience the true meaning of Scouting.
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