FIRST -- Stone Veneer Structure in McCamey, McCamey TX
N 31° 07.648 W 102° 13.252
13R E 765008 N 3447052
The first stone veneer building in McCamey was built by and for the Girl Scouts
Waymark Code: WMV11X
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/05/2017
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So much of the early history of McCamey is about townspeiple coming together and pitching in. This place, called The Little House oin the Corner, is no different :)
A state historic marker in front of the Little House reads as follows:
"THE LITTLE HOUSE IN THE CORNER
Built 1940-1941, on site furnished by Independent School District, to house McCamey Girl Scout troops.
First stone veneer structure in McCamey. Girl Scouts' prized rock collections, plus stone hauled from Bobcat Hills by oil firm trucks and others used in walls.
Balcony woodwork is cedar from nearby canyons. The entire town worked in a united effort to obtain materials, erect house.
Setting for many "cook-outs" and overnight camps for Girl Scouts.
Also served as social center for McCamey 1941-1950.
An extension was built in 1964.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967"
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1940
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