Luther Noble Duncan

Teacher

Birthday October 14, 1875

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Alabama

DEATH DATE Jul 26, 1947 (71)

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About

Alabama educator who developed the Boys Corn Club system, which later came to be known as the 4-H Club.

Before Fame

He taught at various agricultural schools throughout the South and attended an Atlanta meeting of farm workers that inspired him to create an agricultural extension program.

Trivia

He was chosen to lead the Cooperative Extension in Alabama. In this position, he organized the training of agricultural specialists who could provide farmers with much-needed services.

Family Life

He was born near Russellville, Alabama.

Associated With

He and Governor George Wallace helped to shape Alabama's policies and politics for much of the Twentieth century.