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Wood County Agricultural SocietyWood County Historical SocietyWood County 4-H Committee

Wood County Clover Legacy Foundation4-H Bake-Off

Boy Scout Troop #350 Scouts Andrew Michaelis & Jay Beardsley

Dunipace Buildings | Mike Dunipace Renewed Outdoors | Andrew Kramp

Sherwin-Williams Paints, Bowling GreenRita Trumbull | Master Sewing VolunteerDowling Stitch, Stir, and Stock 4-H Club

Brian and Karen KotulaStacy Stulpin

Safe-Way Barricades and C&L Sanitation

Ohio State University Extension, Wood County639 South Dunbridge Rd. Suite One

Bowling Green, Ohio 43402419-354-9050

www.wood.osu.edu | Wood County Ohio 4-H

The idea of displaying painted quilt squares on barns to create a “trail” across Ohio’s Appalachian region was originally conceived by Donna Sue Groves of Adams County, Ohio. Donna wanted to honor her mother, noted quilter Nina Maxine Green Groves, and celebrate her Appalachian Heritage. The first trail located in Adams County, Ohio became a reality in 2011. Since that time, Quilt Square Trails have spread to numerous Ohio counties and other states in the nation. They attract quilters, barn enthusiasts, agrarians, artists, historians and other tourists.

In August of 2011, Wood County 4-H was inspired by the work of 4-H friends in Greene County, Ohio who have created the first 4-H Quilt Square Trail in the Nation. Because of their

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Although the first 4-H Club in Ohio began in 1902, it wasn’t until 1919 that 4-H was born in Wood County. Records show that the first 4-H club in Wood County was started on April 19, 1919 as a Jersey calf club. The first meeting was held in a livery stable on South Main Street in Bowling Green where the Federal Building and Post Office now stand.

Carroll Frank, 1910-2000, of Bowling Green was a member of that first club and remembered the day well. “I can remember the day I got my first Jersey calf. It was April 19, 1919 and several loads of cattle were brought into the livery stable. We each drew for our calf and I got a beautiful little Jersey heifer.” Later, Carroll became an advisor of that club in 1931 and gave continuous leadership for seven decades. Carroll has the distinction of longest tenured 4-H volunteer in Ohio. Along with his wife, Grace, the team provided a combined 115 years of leadership to Wood County.

4-H camp was first held in 1924 for Wood County 4-H members. It was reportedly held in a wooded area in Henry County south of the Maumee River near the old Damascus Bridge.

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I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,My Heart to greater loyalty,My Hands to larger service,And my Health to better living,for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

encouragement and willingness to share their experiences with other 4-H organizations the Wood County 4-H Quilt Square Trail was born.

The official ribbon cutting ceremony of the Wood County 4-H Quilt Square Trail was held at the opening ceremonies of the Wood County Fair in August of 2013. 4-H clubs, selected patterns, constructed and painted 20 quilt square blocks that can be found on historical barns, buildings, and farms throughout the county. Numerous individuals and businesses sponsored blocks to help with the cost of supplies and the process of mounting the blocks at various locations. 4-H clubs, sponsors and block information is listed on the inside of this brochure.

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Tour historical barns, buildings, and farms throughout the county.

An art installation produced by the Wood County 4-H Program

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Brochure designed by Ashley Vetter & Amy Karlovec

Wood County Ohio 4-H4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

A total of 92 club members attended the five-day camp. Four years later Wood, Henry, Defiance, Fulton, and Lucas counties organized and incorporated the Northwest Ohio Extension Camp Association and secured a lease on five acres of land in Henry County for 20 years. A permanent kitchen was built and a well was drilled. One hundred and twenty-six 4-H members and leaders attended camp that year.

In 2019, 1250 4-H members were enrolled in 55 traditional clubs throughout the county and a year long celebration took place for the 100th birthday of Wood County 4-H. Members, Volunteers, Alumni, and Supporters gathered together at numerous events observing the century of 4-H success. A highlight of the year included the addition of a block with the 100th birthday logo to the 4-H Quilt Square Trail that can be found at the Extension Office. Wood County also had the largest 4-H Camp in history in 2019, 296 Members, Counselors and Volunteers gathered once again at 4-H Camp Palmer in June for this exciting event.

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OHIO STAR EASTERN STAR Club Name: Tontogany-Four Leaf CloversSponsor: The Black Swamp Quilt GuildLocation: Bowling Green City Park Needle Hall 520 Conneaut Ave. Bowling Green, Ohio

OHIO STAR MOSAIC Club Name: Haskins Clover CrewSponsor: Betty Wenig Location: Chuck Bostdorff 18745 Brim Rd. Bowling Green, OhioIn Memory of Quilter Shirlee Bostdorff

MAYOR’S GARDENClub Name: Black Swamp OutlawsSponsor: Wood County Sheriff Mark WasylyshynLocation: Wood County Historical Society 13660 County Home Rd. Bowling Green, Ohio

HOLE IN THE BARN DOORSIGNATURE BLOCK Club Name: 4-H QuiltersSponsor: Ro-Jo Dairy Farm;

The Robert Morlock FamilyLocation: Wood County Fairgrounds 13800 West Poe Rd. Bowling Green, OhioIn Memory of Quilters Dena Henschen and Frieda Morlock-Lichtenwald

SUMMER’S DREAMClub Name: Gold MedalSponsor: The Andersons Inc.Location: Fred Speck 11511 Dowling Rd. Bowling Green, Ohio

PATIENCE CORNERS Club Name: Blue Ribbon RangersSponsor: Blue Ribbon RangersLocation: Mike and Randi Aring 8648 Sugar Ridge Rd. Bowling Green, OhioIn Memory of Bill Buchman and Mitch Aring

EIGHT HANDS AROUNDWOOD COUNTY 4-H 100th BIRTHDAY BLOCKClub Name: Dowling Stitch, Stir, and StockSponsor: Wood County Clover

Legacy FoundationLocation: The Ohio State University Extension,

Wood County 639 South Dunbridge Rd. Bowling Green, Ohio

OHIO STAR Club Name: Portage ValleySponsor: Wood County Homemakers Club Location: OARDC Research Farm 4240 Range Line Rd. Custar, OhioIn Honor of Quilter and Commissioner Doris Herringshaw

FOUR HClub Name: Leaders Of TomorrowSponsor: The Ron & Rita Trumbull FamilyLocation: St Louis School 22776 Defiance Pike Custar, Ohio In Memory of Quilter Dolores Goris and In Honor of Quilter Rita Trumbull

4-H CLUB QUILT Club Name: Country Guys and GalsSponsor: Vernon Nagel Inc.Location: Jim and Elaine Arnold 8708 Huffman Rd. Cygnet, OhioIn Honor of Quilter and Commissioner Doris Herringshaw

SCHOOL HOUSEClub Name: Perry Go GettersSponsor: Wood County Homemakers ClubLocation: Perry Township Schoolhouse Located at Eagleville, Baird & Oil Center Rds. Fostoria, OhioIn Honor of Quilter and Commissioner Doris Herringshaw

ENDLESS SQUAREClub Name: Beaver Creek BoostersSponsor: Luckey FarmersLocation: Josh and Janel Gerwin 1114 Kimball Rd. Gibsonburg, Ohio

FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURD Club Name: NB Alive N’ KickinSponsor: Dennis Miller InsuranceLocation: The Gourd Farm Jim and Anna Miller 12091 Eagleville Rd. North Baltimore, Ohio

COUNTY FAIRClub Name: Livestock UnlimitedSponsors: Town & Country Animal Health Care Klop & Hop Rabbit Farm Location: Dan & Vicki Frobose 6100 Kemner Rd. Pemberville, Ohio

EIGHT HANDS AROUND Club Name: Portage Valley Sponsor: The David & Tammy Hardy FamilyLocation: Dustin and Lauren Wilson 14875 Wayne Rd. Pemberville, Ohio

FRIENDSHIP STAR Club Name: Colorful CloversSponsor: Beeker’s General StoreLocation: Beeker’s General Store 226 East Front St. Pemberville, Ohio

FRIENDSHIP SQUARE Club Name: Dowling Stitch, Stir, and StockSponsors: Cheryl & Howard McNish Wanda & Shawn McDole Dolly & Wayne BuchmanLocation: Shannon Gadsby 22555 State Route 199 Perrysburg, Ohio In Memory of Fred and Opal Kazmaier

OHIO STARClub Name: Tontogany-Four Leaf CloversSponsor: Thayer Ford Dealership Location: The Downs Family 22631 Pargillis Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio

INTERLOCKING O’S Club Name: 4-H-I-OSponsors: Trotter’s Restaurant Pioneer PackingLocation: John & Colleen Stevenson 26234 Oregon Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio

SQUARE ON SQUARE Club Name: FarmcraftersSponsor: Steve and Donna ArnoldLocation: Arnold & Barb Brossia 5264 Moline-Martin Rd. Walbridge, Ohio

ARROWHEAD PUZZLE Club Name: Beaver Creek BoostersSponsor: Wood County Homemakers ClubLocation: Boyle Family Farm 21651 Poe Rd. Weston, OhioIn Honor of Quilter and Commissioner Doris Herringshaw

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While traveling along the trail, we hope others will see the beauty of our county, gain insight into our agricultural roots, and learn about the many fascinating businesses and tourist attractions Wood County has to offer. Each block is marked in the lower right hand corner with our signature block to signify it is part of the 4-H trail. We ask all visitors to please respect the rights of the farmers and property owners who so generously made their buildings and grounds available for this project. Please visit wood.osu.edu, click on 4-H Youth Development to learn more about the Wood County 4-H program.

Quilt locations on the map are approximate. A GPS system will give you the best results.

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If you would like more information about the 4-H Quilt Square Trail in Wood County, please feel free to contact Jennifer Morlock, Extension Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development at 419-354-9050. The Wood County 4-H Quilt Square Trail is featured in the national quilt square publication Following The Barn Quilt Trail by Suzi Parron.