Olentangy West in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
A. B. Graham and the 4-H Movement / Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 21, 2016
1. A. B. Graham and the 4-H Movement Marker
A.B. Graham and the 4-H Movement. In 1902, Albert Belmont Graham (1868-1960), a school teacher and superintendent, established the Boys and Girls Agricultural Experiment Club in Springfield, Ohio. Graham believed in learning by doing, a concept at the core of 4-H, which stands for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. In 1905, Graham became the first Superintendent of Agricultural Extension at The Ohio State University and he brought the idea of 4-H with him. 4-H is in all 50 states and over 70 countries, and more than 7 million members enroll annually. One in six Ohioans have been members.
Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. Dedicated in 2008, the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center is the first campus building for 4-H in the United States and the first "green" building and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified facility on The Ohio State University campus. At the time of construction, the building represented state-of-the-art "green" design, from the use of energy-conserving and recycled materials to extensive use of natural light. In addition to the lead contributions by Nationwide Insurance Foundation, and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, the 4-H Center was built with gifts from over 3,800 donors.
Erected 2012 by The Ohio 4-H Foundation
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Environment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the 4-H Youth Program, and the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series lists.
Location. 40° 0.486′ N, 83° 1.685′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Olentangy West. Marker is at the intersection of Fred Taylor Drive and Borror Dr., on the left when traveling north on Fred Taylor Drive. Marker is on The Ohio State University campus, on Fred Taylor Drive north of Lane Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2201 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus OH 43221, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Jesse Owens Track (approx. ¼ mile away); Jesse Owens (approx. ¼ mile away); Richard & Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Plaza (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Lane Avenue Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Lane Avenue Bridges (approx. 0.3 miles away); Coach Woody Hayes (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Lane Avenue Bridges (approx.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 21, 2016
2. A. B. Graham and the 4-H Movement Marker
close up, side B
Additional keywords. 4-H
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 21, 2016
3. A. B. Graham and the 4-H Movement Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 21, 2016
4. Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 21, 2016
5. A. B. Graham and the 4-H Movement Marker
Marker can be seen at a distance
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 22, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
