The first Texas Boys' Corn Club was founded in Jacksboro in 1908 by Tom M. Marks, the first Jack County agent. A forerunner of U.S. 4-H clubs, now international and part of the cooperative extension service, it grew from Marks's response after a lack of adult interest in a 1907 corn show led friends to tell him, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Marks replied, "Then I'll start with the pups," and 111 boys enrolled as demonstrators. The 1908 show drew national attention, and Marks was called to Washington to aid in setting up the extension program.