Alva in Woods County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

In Honor of the Growth of Cooperative Extension Continuing Education in Woods County

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2024

1. In Honor of the Growth of Cooperative Extension Continuing Education in Woods County Marker

Inscription. 1923 — Farm Women
1935 — Home Demonstration
1965 — Extension Homemakers
1992 — Family & Community Education

Present FCE Groups
1993
Busy Bee • Friendly Neighbors • Happy Hour • Household Executives • United Neighbors • Jolly Housewife • Lone Star • Town & Country • Trendsetters • Grow & Share

Our love and gratitude to all the pioneer women of our organization
who formed into groups to improve family life and values in Woods County.

Erected 1993 by Oklahoma Association for Family and Community Education.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women.

Location. 36° 48.238′ N, 98° 39.933′ W. Marker is in Alva, Oklahoma, in Woods County. It is on Barnes Street just west of Government Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located near the sidewalk on the south side of the Woods County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 Government Street, Alva OK 73717, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American

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South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and Cherokee Outlet.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Monfort Drug and Book Store / Jim and Mary Holder (within shouting distance of this marker); World's Tallest Man (within shouting distance of this marker); Woods County Centennial Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Burning of the Castle on the Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Thunderbirds (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alva POW Camp (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alva.

Also see . . . Oklahoma Home and Community Education, Inc.

Excerpt: Oklahoma Home and Community Education, Inc. (OHCE) is a statewide, county-based
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2024

2. In Honor of the Growth of Cooperative Extension Continuing Education in Woods County Marker
Looking northwest from Barnes Street; the Woods County Courthouse is in the background.
organization that has a unique partnership with Oklahoma State University and OSU Extension. Since its formation in 1935, when local groups were called Home Demonstration clubs, OHCE has worked to make families more resilient, with a greater ability to adapt to change. Early lessons dealt with food preservation, safe and healthy meal preparation, family relations, family finances, and children’s education—all of which remain incredibly relevant.
County Extension Educators, Family and Consumer Sciences serve as advisors to county OHCE organizations. District and State Cooperative Extension Specialists and supervisors work with County Extension Educators and the OHCE program. Working in a cooperative effort, OHCE members and Extension Educators identify local issues facing families. These issues become the basis for OHCE educational programming and efforts are made to help families solve these problems.
OHCE is a member of both Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) and Country Women of the World (CWC). Since OHCE is a member of these organizations, each individual member is a member as well.

(Submitted on February 4, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.