The Little House on the Corner
Historical marker location: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 Hill 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 1941-1959. An extension was built in 1964.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
As one of the most visible programs of the Texas Historical Commission (THC), historical markers commemorate diverse topics in Texas history, including: the history and architecture of houses, commercial and public buildings, religious congregations, and military sites; events that changed the course of local and state history; and individuals who have made lasting contributions to the state, community organizations, and businesses.
The discovery of oil in 1901 near Beaumont, Texas, sparked an oil boom that transformed the state's economy and led to the rise of the modern petroleum industry.