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4-H Youth Program Historical Markers

Markers relating to efforts across rural America to provide youth with informal education to supplement school classroom training which ultimately resulted in the 4-H program which offered a four-square education centered around "Hearts, Hands, Heads and Health." While initially rural in focus, 4-H reaches youth in many urban areas across the country.
 
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By Mark Hilton, March 6, 2019
Sonora School and Community Hall Marker
1 Alabama, Baldwin County, Summerdale — Sonora Community / Sonora School and Community Hall
On County Road 32, 0.2 miles west of Sherman Road, on the right when traveling west.
2 Colorado, Jefferson County, Golden, Lakota Hills — Charles E. Kirk
On Lariat Loop Road.
3 Delaware, New Castle County, Townsend — NC-144 — Sgt. William Lloyd NelsonCongressional Medal of Honor Recipient
Near Summit Bridge Road (Delaware Route 71) 0.4 miles south of Green Giant Road, on the left when traveling south.
4 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, The National Mall — "For Country, for Community!"
Near Constitution Avenue Northwest (U.S. 1/50) at 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
5 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, The National Mall — Bradford Pear Tree(Pyrus calleryana Bradford)
On Jefferson Drive Southwest west of 12th Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east.
6 Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville — Florida 4-H
Near Stadium Road, 0.2 miles west of Newell Drive.
7 Georgia, Putnam County, Eatonton — 117-9 — George Claud Adams
On Unnamed Road, 0.3 miles east of Rock Eagle Road, on the left when traveling east.
8 Georgia, Putnam County, Eatonton — 117-1 — Georgia 4-H ClubsMotto: “To Make the Best Better” — ← —
On Rock Eagle Road NW at Unnamed entrance road to 4-H Center, on the right when traveling north on Rock Eagle Road NW.
9 Illinois, LaSalle County, Ottawa — In Memory of W.R. Foster
On West Madison Street just east of La Salle Street (Illinois Route 23), on the left when traveling west.
10 Iowa, Page County, Clarinda — Historical GoldenrodBirthplace of 4H
On South 16th Street (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south.
11 Iowa, Page County, Clarinda — Jessie Field Shambaugh
On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south.
12 Iowa, Page County, Clarinda — 28 — Jessie Field Shambaugh(1881 - 1971)
On South 16th Street (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south.
13 Kansas, Morris County, Council Grove — Morris County 4-H Fairgrounds Circle of History
On U.S. 56, on the left when traveling east.
14 Maryland, Caroline County, Denton — Edmondson's Reserve
Near Detour Road, 0.4 miles east of Harmony Road (Maryland Route 16), on the right when traveling east.
15 Maryland, Caroline County, Denton — The Doncaster Dwelling: A Perfect Substitute
Near Detour Road east of Harmony Road (Maryland Route 16), on the right when traveling east.
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16 Maryland, Caroline County, Denton — William Still: "Father of the Underground Railroad"
Near Detour Road east of Harmony Road (Maryland Route 16), on the right when traveling east.
17 Maryland, Montgomery County, Chevy Chase — The 4-H Club Pledge
Near Connecticut Avenue (Maryland Route 185) south of Thornapple Street, on the right when traveling south.
18 Maryland, Montgomery County, Chevy Chase — W.K. Kellogg HallNational 4-H Center
Near Connecticut Avenue (Maryland Route 185) south of Thornapple Street, on the right when traveling south.
19 Maryland, Montgomery County, Sandy Spring — Historic Sites Allegedly Connected to the Underground Railroad / Mamma Annie MatthewsSandy Spring African American Heritage Trail — [Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery] —
On Brooke Road, 0.1 miles west of Chandlee Mill Road, on the right when traveling west.
20 Minnesota, Douglas County, Alexandria — Theodore A. Erickson1871-1963
Near 7th Avenue West east of Douglas Street, on the right when traveling east.
21 Missouri, Gasconade County, Owensville — Four Leaf Clover
On 1st Street north of Peters Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
22 Missouri, Iron County, Ironton — Iron County - The "Birthplace of 4-H" in Missouri1914
Near S. Main Street at W. Russell Street.
23 Missouri, Pettis County, Sedalia — 4-H Building1905 — Architect: Thomas Bast • Contractor: T. H. Johnson —
24 Nebraska, Cedar County, Hartington — 321 — Hartington - Home of two Nebraska Governors
On West Franklin Street (State Highway 84) east of South Robinson Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
25 Nebraska, York County, York — 269 — Nebraska 4-H Clubs Began in York County
Near North Nebraska Avenue at 4-H Drive, on the right when traveling north.
26 New York, Niagara County, Lockport — 855 — Gertrude Warren
Near Lake Avenue (New York State Route 78) 0.5 miles north of Old Niagara Road.
27 North Carolina, Hertford County, Ahoskie — A-51 — 4-H Club
On North Academy Street (U.S. 13) at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on North Academy Street.
28 Ohio, Champaign County, St. Paris — 22-11 — A. B. Graham
On U.S. 36, on the right when traveling west.
29 Ohio, Clark County, Springfield — A. B. GrahamFounder of 4-H
On Limestone Street, on the left when traveling north.
30 Ohio, Clark County, Springfield — Springfield
On North Limestone Street (Ohio Route 72) just north of White Cliffs Court, on the right when traveling south.
31 Ohio, Clark County, Springfield — The A. B. Graham Building
On Limestone Street, on the left when traveling north.
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32 Ohio, Clark County, Springfield — 3-12 — The Birthplace of 4-H
On Limestone Street at Columbia Street, on the left when traveling north on Limestone Street.
33 Ohio, Delaware County, Gregory — Former Site of Berlin School1915 - 1973 — "Oh, we're proud of the school that stands on the hill." —
On Cheshire Road at Old State Road/Lackey Old State Road, on the right when traveling west on Cheshire Road.
34 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Olentangy West — 117- 25 — A. B. Graham and the 4-H Movement / Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
On Fred Taylor Drive at Borror Dr., on the left when traveling north on Fred Taylor Drive.
35 Ohio, Fulton County, Fayette — Camp Palmer Time Line1946-1958
On County Road MN, 0.1 miles east of Harrison Lake Road, on the left when traveling east.
36 Ohio, Fulton County, Fayette — Camp Palmer Time Line1959-1990
On County Road MN, 0.1 miles east of Harrison Lake Road, on the left when traveling east.
37 Ohio, Fulton County, Fayette — Camp Palmer Time Line1991-2009
On County Road MN, 0.1 miles east of Harrison Lake Road.
38 Ohio, Miami County, Conover — 17-55 — Brown Township School District #6(Allen's School)
On U.S. 36 at Alcony-Conover Road (County Route 26), on the left when traveling east on U.S. 36.
39 Ohio, Miami County, Lena — Lena
On U.S. 36, 0.7 miles west of Elm Tree Road North (County Road 21), on the right when traveling west.
40 South Carolina, Abbeville County, Abbeville — Marie Cromer Seigler
On Henry M. Turner Street at Cedar Lane, on the right when traveling east on Henry M. Turner Street.
41 South Carolina, Aiken County, Eureka — 2-20 — Marie Cromer Seigler House
On Johnston Highway (State Highway 191) 0.2 miles north of State Highway 19, on the right when traveling south.
42 Virginia, Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Roslyn Ridge — Legacy of Hugh Carr / The Village of Hydraulic Mills
On Earlysville Road, 0.2 miles south of Woodlands Road, on the right when traveling south.
43 Virginia, Dinwiddie County, McKenney — S-86 — Origins of 4-H in Virginia
On McKenney Highway (Virginia Route 40) at Old White Oak Road (County Route 610), on the right when traveling west on McKenney Highway.
44 Virginia, Fairfax County, Herndon, Frying Pan Farm Park — The 4-H Building
Near West Ox Road (Virginia Route 608) west of Rogers Lane, on the right when traveling west.
45 West Virginia, Fayette County, Clifftop — Camp Washington Carver — African American Heritage Tour —
46 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Big Log Cabin
Near 4H Camp Road (County Route 76) 1 mile north of Goshen Road (County Route 77), on the left when traveling north.
47 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Camp Muffly
Near 4H Camp Road (County Route 76) 1 mile north of Goshen Road (County Route 77), on the left when traveling north.
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48 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Cass Cabin
Near 4H Camp Road (County Road 76) 0.4 miles north of County Road 76/1, on the left when traveling north.
49 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Clinton Cabin
On 4H Camp Road (County Route 76) 0.9 miles north of Goshen Road (County Route 77), on the left when traveling north.
50 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Grant Cabin
Near 4H Camp Road (County Route 76) 1 mile north of Goshen Road (County Route 77), on the left when traveling north.
51 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Little Log Cabin
On 4H Camp Road (County Route 76) 1 mile north of Goshen Road (County Route 77), on the left when traveling north.
52 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — Morgan Cabin
Near 4H Camp Road (County Road 76) 1 mile north of County Road 76/1, on the left when traveling north.
53 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — The Dining Hall
Near 4H Camp Road (County Route 76) 1 mile north of Goshen Road (County Route 77), on the left when traveling north.
54 West Virginia, Monongalia County, Morgantown — The Office
On 4H Camp Road (County Route 76) 1 mile north of Goshen Road (County Route 77), on the left when traveling north.
55 Wisconsin, Racine County, Yorkville — 565 — Yorkville #4 School
On Old Yorkville Road at 63rd Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Yorkville Road.
 
 
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