Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Florida 4-H
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 31, 2019
1. Florida 4-H Marker
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health
Florida 4-H began as a program to teach farming methods to rural youth and became a community-based program that taught millions of young Floridians how to Learn By Doing. In 1909, UF Dean of Agriculture J.J. Vernon organized corn clubs for boys in Alachua, Bradford and Marion counties. Clubs for girls followed in 1912. After 1915, Florida A&M University directed a program for African American youth. The clubs were part of a national movement that became known as 4-H and is now one of the largest youth organizations in the country. Since 1965, all Florida 4-H programs have been administered at the University of Florida where they are led by faculty and supported by volunteers.Erected 2009 by University of Florida.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education. In addition, it is included in the 4-H Youth Program, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 29° 38.848′ N, 82° 20.732′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. IFAS (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert C. Williamson Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newell Hall (about 600 feet away); Florida Extension (about 600 feet away); Robert Marston Science Library (about 600 feet away); Rolfs Hall (about 700 feet away); University Infirmary (about 700 feet away); Jim and Alexis Pugh Hall (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 31, 2019
2. Florida 4-H Marker looking west in courtyard.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
