Near Diamond in Newton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Take a Walk in Carver's Woods
George Washington Carver National Monument
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
1. Take a Walk in Carver's Woods Marker
I am up each morning at or about four, and I go outdoors and look. I look at everything of nature, trees, birds, weeds, grass, insects, flowers. This is my way of communing - early in the morning. -
George Washington Carver, 1938 interview
So much has changed on this once-prosperous Missouri farm since the end of the Civil War. The barns, cabins, plowed fields, and livestock that framed George Washington Carver's early childhood years have vanished.
Yet if you stroll along the Carver Trail, you can see the woodlands and streams where a young boy loved to play in the 1870s.
As you explore, keep an eye open for opportunities to learn. Exhibits along the way can tell you about how living and playing here shaped the inquisitive mind and sterling character of an extraordinary American.
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The trail ahead is well maintained so people may enjoy its quiet beauty. Boardwalks and bridges make it easy to cross over the streams. You will also find places to sit and reflect along the way.
Various surface materials make up this trail, including crumb rubber, pea gravel, grass, and wood chips. Most of the
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Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. In addition, it is included in the George Washington Carver series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 36° 59.189′ N, 94° 21.292′ W. Marker is near Diamond, Missouri, in Newton County. It can be reached from Carver Road. Marker is on the grounds of George Washington Carver National Monument, outside the Visitors Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5646 Carver Rd, Diamond MO 64840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Missouri. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
2. Take a Walk in Carver's Woods Marker
Marker is on the grounds of George Washington Carver National Monument.
Other markers no longer nearby. George Washington Carver's Birthplace (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); George Washington Carver National Monument (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named The Moses Carver Farm (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. George Washington Carver National Monument (National Park Service). (Submitted on September 25, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. George Washington Carver National Monument on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 25, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
