Winters in Runnels County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Winters FFA Chapter
Photographed By Duane Hall, June 8, 2016
1. Winters FFA Chapter Marker
Inscription.
Winters FFA Chapter. . In the fall of 1928, a Future Farmers Club was organized with 30 members of the vocational agriculture class at Winters High School. The same year, a national Future Farmers of America (FFA) Club was started in Kansas City, Mo. On April 10, 1930, the first Texas chapter for the national organization was issued to the club in Winters. Over the years, the Winters FFA has produced award-winning vocational agriculture students on the state and national levels. Many of its members have become successful farmers and businessmen in Runnels County. ,
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986.
In the fall of 1928, a Future Farmers Club was organized with 30 members of the vocational agriculture class at Winters High School. The same year, a national Future Farmers of America (FFA) Club was started in Kansas City, Mo. On April 10, 1930, the first Texas chapter for the national organization was issued to the club in Winters. Over the years, the Winters FFA has produced award-winning vocational agriculture students on the state and national levels. Many of its members have become successful farmers and businessmen in Runnels County.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5871.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 31° 57.845′ N, 99° 57.669′ W. Marker is in Winters, Texas, in Runnels County. Marker is at the intersection of Poplar Street and N. Heights Street, on the right when traveling east on Poplar Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winters TX 79567, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
