Jessie Field Shambaugh
"Everywhere in the country, for those who have learned to see and understand, are lessons which point toward the richness and strength of life."
by Jessie Field Shambaugh
These words are written in memory of "The Mother of 4-H" to honor her pioneer spirit, gentle insight, infinite kindness, and the creative vision which has reached around the world.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Charity & Public Work • Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Women. In addition, it is included in the 4-H Youth Program series list.
Location. 40° 43.313′ N, 95° 2.248′ W. Marker is in Clarinda, Iowa, in Page County. Marker is on 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue (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. A different marker also named Jessie Field Shambaugh (here, next to this marker); Mattie Lou Cavender (a few steps from this marker); Goldenrod School (a few steps from this marker); Historical Goldenrod (a few steps from this marker); The Page County Orphan Train Story
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More about this marker. Marker is on the grounds of the Nodaway Valley Historical Museum.
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.)
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 381 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on July 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on September 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
