Marker Inscription
First Texas Boys' Corn Club was founded in Jacksboro, 1908, by Tom M. Marks (1865-1906), first Jack County agent. This was a forerunner of U.S. 4-H clubs, now international, and part of the cooperative extension service. Lack of adult interest in a 1907 corn show prompted friends to tell Marks, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks". Marks replied, "Then I'll start with the pups". 111 boys enrolled as demonstrators. Marks' 1908 show drew national attention, and he was called to Washington to aid in setting up extension program. Erected by Jack County 4-H Clubs. (1968)
About this site
4-H Clubs is a historical marker in Jacksboro, Jack County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Jack County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 37 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.2197, -98.1615 near Jacksboro. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of Jacksboro (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Jack County, Fort Richardson Hotel, and Jack County Courthouse Cornerstone, Old.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5237000416. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
