4-H Building
1905
— Architect: Thomas Bast • Contractor: T. H. Johnson —
Today's 4-H Building has served many purposes over the years, originally named the Poultry Building to serve the needs of the poultry department.
In the 1930s, it was designated as the Missouri Building, housing the Missouri State Exhibit from the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition.
It has been the 4-H Building since 1958, hosting demonstrations and projects by Missouri 4-H youth.
Shaped parapets and circular windows add to the Missionesque flavor of the building.
Erected by Missouri State Fair Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the 4-H Youth Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 38° 41.472′ N, 93° 15.549′ W. Marker is in Sedalia, Missouri, in Pettis County. Marker and building are on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2503 West 16th Street, Sedalia MO 65301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Missouri State Highway System (within shouting distance of this marker); Missouri: The Show Bee State (within shouting distance of this marker); The Merci Boxcar (within
Also see . . .
1. Missouri State Fairgrounds Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Missouri State Fair History. Fair website entry (Submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Missouri 4-H. University of Missouri website entry (Submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.