Clarinda in Page County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Jessie Field Shambaugh
(1881 - 1971)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2015
1. Jessie Field Shambaugh Marker
In 1901, as a country school teacher, Jessie Field created practical farm and home courses for her students as part of the regular curriculum. Later, as superintendent of Page County schools, she expanded these clubs and camps to include all rural students. By 1912, she used the 3H and later the 4H emblem, and she is known as one of the earliest 4H leaders in the United States. As teacher, superintendent, author, and National YMCA Secretary for Rural Work, Mrs. Shambaugh pioneered one of the greatest youth movements of modern times.
Erected 1977 by Iowa State Historical Department Division of the State Historical Society and the Page Historical Society. (Marker Number 28.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Women. In addition, it is included in the 4-H Youth Program, and the Iowa - State Historical Society of Iowa series lists.
Location. 40° 43.31′ N, 95° 2.252′ W. Marker is in Clarinda, Iowa, in Page County. Marker is on South 16th Street (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the Nodaway Valley Historical Museum. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Jessie Field Shambaugh (here, next to this marker); Mattie Lou Cavender (a few steps from this marker); Goldenrod School (a few steps from this marker); Historical Goldenrod (within shouting distance of this marker); The Page County Orphan Train Story (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarinda Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Essie Pearl Davison (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Glenn Miller (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarinda.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Jessie Field Shambaugh. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Nodaway Valley Historical Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on September 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2015
2. Jessie Field Shambaugh Marker
via Iowa 4H Foundation
3. Jessie Field Shambaugh
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 454 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on May 28, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
