Near Diamond in Newton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Special Moments in the Woods
This spring was the closest drinking water for the Carver household in the 1860s. Accoring to George, he was too frail for field work. His guardian, Susan Carver, gave him many household chores including drawing water from this spring. As a typical young boy, George frequently stopped to play in the water, observe plants and animals, and enjoy time alone away from other chores. Memories of those private encounters with nature reinforced George's impression that he possessed special talents and a promising future.
Enjoy the view, but please do not drink this spring water. By today's health standards, it is not potable.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Environment • Exploration.
Location. 36° 59.245′ N, 94° 21.293′ W. Marker is near Diamond, Missouri, in Newton County. Marker is at the end of a boardwalk along the nature trail at George Washington Carver National Monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5646 Carver Road, Diamond MO 64840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. What an Orphan Chooses to Forget - and Remember (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of George Washington Carver (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Carver's Thoughts (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Williams' Spring (about 400 feet away); The Moses Carver Farm (about 500 feet away); George Washington Carver National Monument (about 500 feet away); George Washington Carver's Birthplace (about 500 feet away); The Persimmon Tree (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Diamond.
Also see . . .
1. George Washington Carver National Monument. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. George Washington Carver. Famous Missourians website entry (Submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 478 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.