The Greater Saint Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts was formed in 1911 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It is the compilation of several former councils that have merged with the council over the years. Currently, the council serves Scouts in the Saint Louis Metro area, southeast Missouri, and southern Illinois.
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