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 began. Led by County Extension Agents, 4-H work became part of the Agricultural Extension Service of the University of Georgia in 1914. Membership increased to 126,927 by 1953. The Georgia 4-H Center, located in Rock Eagle Park and started in June 1952, was created as a tribute to former members and as an educational training center for future members.