Near Diamond in Newton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Why a National Monument?
George Washington Carver National Monument
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
1. Why a National Monument? Marker
In a world aflame with war and every species of hatred, no name can evoke greater goodwill than that of Dr. George Washington Carver of Tuskegee…a man whose whole life has been dedicated to…all mankind…Dr. Carver has lived to make men free, free from poverty…clearly he has seen how millions starve to death in a world that could live in peace and plenty of what it throws away.
September 20, 1942 radio broadcast by Richard Pilant, key advocate for establishing a national monument for Carver
Today, dozens of national parks honor historically significant Americans: presidents, artists, explorers, educators, inventors, and activists. Yet, back in the early 1940s there were only two - the birthplaces of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
When Congress authorized this farm as a monument for Carver, the United States was deeply embroiled in the bloodshed and hatred of World War II. American soldiers, sailors, and airmen, as well as society, were still segregated by race. This was the first unit of the National Park Service to honor an African American.
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate overwhelmingly
this page online
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Communications • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the George Washington Carver series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 14, 1943.
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 at 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,
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
2. Why a National Monument? Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Take a Walk in Carver's Woods (here, next to this marker); George Washington Carver's Thoughts (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named George Washington Carver's Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named George Washington Carver National Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Moses Carver Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of George Washington Carver (within shouting distance of this marker); "Conservation is One of Our Biggest Problems" - G.W. Carver (within shouting distance of this marker); What an Orphan Chooses to Forget - and Remember (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Diamond.
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 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
