Birthplace of Boys and Girls Rural Clubs
Keokuk County, Iowa
In 1904, Cap E. Miller, Superintendent of Schools in Keokuk County with the help of many citizens, organized Iowa's first county Boys' Agricultural Club and Girls' Home Culture Club. This was one of the pioneering developments that grew into the 4-H Clubs of the United States of America.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the above event, in 1954 A.D.
Erected 1954.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 41° 20.004′ N, 92° 12.295′ W. Marker is in Sigourney, Iowa, in Keokuk County. Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 149) south of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the NW grounds of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South Main Street, Sigourney IA 52591, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Court of Keokuk County and Keokuk County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker).
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Also see . . .
1. 4-H (youth organization). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 31, 2023.)
2. Iowa 4-H Foundation. Website homepage (Submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
