Fort Scott in Bourbon County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
George Washington Carver
Attended the First Colored School (Post Hospital)
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026
1. George Washington Carver Marker
Often referred to as the 'Father of Chemurgy', George Washington Carver was an African-American scientist, botanist and inventor who discovered more than 300 uses for peanuts. He is regarded as one among the '100 Greatest African-Americans' for his innovative agricultural methods that made a positive change in the lives of countless Americans.
Aside:
An apple a day does keep the doctor away. Apples can reduce levels of bad cholesterol to keep your heart healthy.
Erected by Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, LEAD Bourbon County, Let's Make It Easier! and Pathways to a Healthy Kansas. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the George Washington Carver series list.
Location. 37° 50.539′ N, 94° 42.301′ W. Marker is in Fort Scott, Kansas, in Bourbon County. It can be reached from Old Fort Boulevard north of Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Scott Ave, Fort Scott KS 66701, United States of America.
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welch, Badger & Co. Dry Goods Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Town (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Fort Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); The Heart of Fort Scott (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walk Fort Scott (about 300 feet away); Fort Scott Yesterday (about 300 feet away); Go Greyhounds! (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Scott.
Also see . . . Downtown Walking Trail (Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce). 20 markers with fun facts were placed in downtown Fort Scott. They
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026
2. George Washington Carver Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
