Scouting on the San Mateo County peninsula began shortly after the organization of the Boy Scouts of America in 1910. In those early years, warrants to organize a troop were issued directly from the National Council to the Scoutmaster or citizen’s group. Some of the first troops to be established included Troop 1 Burlingame (1910), Troop 1 Pescadero (1911), and Troop 1 Redwood City (1914). When San Francisco Area Council was formed in 1916, the troops in San Mateo County were renumbered and became District 8 with Edward A. Barrer appointed Field Executive. A desire for more local autonomy led to the move to create separate councils, and San Mateo County Area Council was formed on January 1, 1932 with Edward A. Barrer serving as the first Scout Executive. In 1994, San Mateo County and Stanford Area Councils determined to pre-emptively merge to prevent less favorable outcomes and form the Pacific Skyline Council 31.