Georgia 4-H Clubs-GHM 117-1-Putnam Co
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Sprinterman
N 33° 25.307 W 083° 24.136
17S E 276638 N 3700627
Off Ga 300 at N entrance to Rock Eagle 4-H Center
Waymark Code: WM6ZHJ
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2009
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GEORGIA 4-H CLUBS
Motto: ´To Make the Best Better´
Georgia 4-H Club work started in 1905 with 151 boys, each growing one acre of corn, under the leadership of G.C. Adams. In 1911 girls´ tomato and canning projects were started.
4-H work led by County Extension Agents, became part of Agricultural Extension Service, University of Georgia in 1914. Membership increased to 126,927 by 1953.
The Georgia 4-H Center, located in Rock Eagle Park started June 1952, is a tribute to former members and be an educational training center for future members.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 117-1
Date: 1953
Sponsor: GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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