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By William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2015
Birthplace of Boys and Girls Rural Clubs Marker
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| On Main Street (State Highway 149) south of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south. |
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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 . . . — — Map (db m90219) HM |
| On Limestone Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | On January 15, 1902, Mr. Albert B. Graham called to order the first meeting of a “Boys' and Girls' Agriculture Experiment Club”. Before growing season 85 children from 10 to 15 years of age had already volunteered to join. One hundred . . . — — Map (db m13217) HM |
May. 19, 2024