Boy Scout Commemorative Tribute

The Boy Scout Commemorative Tribute is a bronze sculpture at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., featuring a Boy Scout flanked by two symbolic figures representing American values. The three figures stand on a hexagonal base that anchors the composition.

Congress approved this memorial in 1959 to mark the 50th anniversary of scouting. The location was chosen because a major national Scout gathering took place there in 1937.

The memorial honors Boy Scouts through inscriptions that display the Scout Oath on its base. The text acknowledges how scouts have contributed to America during both peaceful times and periods of conflict.

The memorial stands at the intersection of Constitution Avenue and 15th Street NW near the White House. The location is easy to reach and sits in a central part of the city with open access to visitors.

Scout units from across the country contributed funds to build this memorial. Donors signed scrolls that were placed inside the pedestal during construction, making it a gift from scouts nationwide.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: November 7, 1964

Architects: William Henry Deacy

Creator: Donald De Lue, Modern Art Foundry

Made from material: bronze

Phone: +12022081631

GPS coordinates: 38.89387,-77.03427

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42