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.
Marker is at the intersection of Rock Eagle Road NW and Unnamed entrance road to 4-H Center, on the right when traveling north on Rock Eagle Road NW.
Courtesy hmdb.org
