Ceres in Bland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Henry C. Groseclose
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 30, 2011
1. Henry C. Groseclose Marker
Inscription.
Henry C. Groseclose. . Henry Casper Groseclose (1892–1950), a native of Ceres, was one of the founders of Future Farmers of Virginia (FFV). While teaching agricultural education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Groseclose, Walter Newman, Edmund Magill, and Harry Sanders in September 1925 established the FFV. Groseclose named the organization and wrote its constitution and bylaws. FFV developed as a statewide association for boys enrolled in high school vocational agriculture and was a model for establishing the Future Farmers of America in 1928. Groseclose, called by some the father of the Future Farmers of America for his role in its formation, served as its executive secretary (1928–1930) and treasurer (1830–1941).
Henry Casper Groseclose (1892–1950), a
native of Ceres, was one of the founders of
Future Farmers of Virginia (FFV). While teaching agricultural education at Virginia Polytechnic
Institute, Groseclose, Walter Newman, Edmund Magill, and Harry Sanders in September 1925 established the FFV. Groseclose named the organization and wrote its constitution and bylaws. FFV developed as a statewide association for boys enrolled in high school vocational agriculture and was a model for establishing the Future Farmers of America in 1928. Groseclose, called by some the father of the Future Farmers of America for his role in its formation, served as its executive secretary (1928–1930)
and treasurer (1830–1941).
Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number KC-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1925.
Location. 37° 1.078′ N, 81° 20.607′ W. Marker is in Ceres, Virginia, in Bland County. Marker is at the intersection of West Blue Grass Trail (Virginia Route 42) and Poor Valley Road (County Route 625) on West Blue
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,077 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.