Clarinda in Page County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Historical Goldenrod
Birthplace of 4H
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2015
1. Historical Goldenrod Marker
Birthplace of 4H
Originated in 1901
by Jessie Field Shambaugh
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the 4-H Youth Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 40° 43.325′ N, 95° 2.251′ 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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 South 16th Street, Clarinda IA 51632, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Page County Orphan Train Story (a few steps from this marker); Mattie Lou Cavender (a few steps from this marker); Goldenrod School (a few steps from this marker); Jessie Field Shambaugh (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Jessie Field Shambaugh (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarinda Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Essie Pearl Davison (about 800 feet away); Birthplace of Glenn Miller (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarinda.
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Also see . . .
1. Jessie Field Shambaugh. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Nodaway Valley Historical Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on September 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2015
2. Historical Goldenrod School and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
