Near Diamond in Newton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Williams' Spring
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2011
1. Williams' Spring Marker
William Williams married Moses Carver's niece, Sarah Jane Carver, in 1853 and they built their home beside this spring. Their two children, Daniel and Martha, played with George Washington Carver as they grew up on the farm.
During the 1930's the spring was dammed to form the pond you see today.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Environment • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the George Washington Carver series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 36° 59.315′ N, 94° 21.315′ W. Marker is near Diamond, Missouri, in Newton County. Marker is 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. Special Moments in the Woods (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Persimmon Tree (about 500 feet away); What an Orphan Chooses to Forget - and Remember (about 600 feet away); Birthplace of George Washington Carver (about 600 feet away); George Washington Carver's Thoughts
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Also see . . . George Washington Carver National Monument. (Submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2011
2. Williams' Spring (Pond) and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
