Scouting America - Pine Burr Area Council

About

Founded in 1927, the Pine Burr Area Council was established to serve 17 counties across South Mississippi. The first official unit, Troop 2 in Picayune, began with just eight Scouts. Scouting quickly gained momentum, with new units forming in Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula. By 1939, membership had grown to over 400 youth, highlighting the need for a permanent camping facility.