Troop 448's History
Mon, 01/16/2006 - 8:53pm — jagee
In 1935 assistant scoutmaster Cordell Miller signed Hoyle Ellenburg as scoutmaster. Hoyle was the best asset to the troop. Because of Hoyle's training, men and boys have been leaders in the troop for more then 50 years. Two years after Holye Ellenburg was signed on with the troop the current scoutmaster emridus, Jack Kepley, joined 448. He was only 12 when he joined. Jack was invited by friends Paul Greenway and James Tarlton. Ever since then Jack Kepley has been a very active part of the troop. He is currently the troops Committee Chairman.
Troop 448 has had many meeting places over the years. It started out in the fellowship hall in Coburn Memorial United Methodist Church. After meeting in the fellowship hall for many years the troop invested in an old boxcar. This served as the meeting hall until the summer of 1983. The person that thought of the idea to use the old fallen down Hartline Building was assistant scoutmaster John Rink. It would cost an estimated $30,000.00. Almost three years later, on Feb. 9, 1986, the scoutbuilding was dedicated to Jack S. Kepley by the Rev. Marvin Boggs. In September of 2001 we will rededicate the exterior renovations of the Jack S. Kepley Scout Building.
Today there is about 40 active scouts with about 48 registered leaders. This troop has just started it's 68th year and is still going strong today.
We have awarded 106 Eagle Scout Awards since the 1970's.
Troop 448 first started in 1932 with Rev. J.W. Fitzgerald and his 12-year old son. Fitzgerald was helped by troop 44's Ross Garrison. On Sept. 13, 1932, a charter was signed by Fitzgerald for a new Boy Scout Troop. Troop 448 was born!! The following Asst. Scoutmasters and scouts also signed up with this new troop: T.C. Earnheart, William Evans, Charles Fitzgerald, William Jones, Arnold Kluttz, George Murph, and O. Frank Stilwell. This was the beginning of a new troop in Rowan County.
In 1935 assistant scoutmaster Cordell Miller signed Hoyle Ellenburg as scoutmaster. Hoyle was the best asset to the troop. Because of Hoyle's training, men and boys have been leaders in the troop for more then 50 years. Two years after Holye Ellenburg was signed on with the troop the current scoutmaster emridus, Jack Kepley, joined 448. He was only 12 when he joined. Jack was invited by friends Paul Greenway and James Tarlton. Ever since then Jack Kepley has been a very active part of the troop. He is currently the troops Committee Chairman.
Troop 448 has had many meeting places over the years. It started out in the fellowship hall in Coburn Memorial United Methodist Church. After meeting in the fellowship hall for many years the troop invested in an old boxcar. This served as the meeting hall until the summer of 1983. The person that thought of the idea to use the old fallen down Hartline Building was assistant scoutmaster John Rink. It would cost an estimated $30,000.00. Almost three years later, on Feb. 9, 1986, the scoutbuilding was dedicated to Jack S. Kepley by the Rev. Marvin Boggs. In September of 2001 we will rededicate the exterior renovations of the Jack S. Kepley Scout Building.
Today there is about 40 active scouts with about 48 registered leaders. This troop has just started it's 68th year and is still going strong today.
We have awarded 106 Eagle Scout Awards since the 1970's.
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