Near Diamond in Newton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
George Washington Carver National Monument
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2011
1. George Washington Carver National Monument Marker
Immediately after George Washington Carvers death in 1943, the United States Congress recognized the importance of keeping his memory alive by establishing Carvers birthplace as a national monument.
George Washington Carver first made an impression on Congress when he appeared before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee in 1921 to win a tariff bill that would help the Souths peanut farmers. Years later Congress recognized a man who had risen out of enslavement through an era of torturous segregation and discrimination to become an extraordinary contributor to the nations scientific, economic, and social well-being. It decided that Carvers birthplace would serve as a fitting setting to interpret his inspiring story. National leaders also hoped that such an honor for an African American would strengthen national unity during wartime and promote interracial goodwill. Carver is commemorated here through an agricultural landscape and the natural beauty that inspired him many accomplishments.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the George Washington Carver series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 36°
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Regionally, this marker and monument 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 markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Moses Carver Farm (here, next to this marker); George Washington Carver's Birthplace (here, next to this marker); George Washington Carver's Thoughts (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of George Washington Carver (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); What an Orphan Chooses to Forget - and Remember (about 400 feet away); Special Moments in the Woods (about 500 feet away); Moses Carver Family Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Williams' Spring (approx. 0.2 miles 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 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. George Washington Carver. Famous Missourians website entry (Submitted on April 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on April 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2011
2. George Washington Carver NM Marker
In center
Photographed by Unknown, July 14, 1953
3. Photo on Geo Washington Carver NM Marker
[Caption reads] 2,000 people came to the opening ceremony of the George Washington Caver National Monument on July 14, 1953.
Photographed by National Park Service, undated
4. Map on George Washington Carver NM Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2011
5. George Washington Carver National Monument
Visitor Center entrance
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2011
6. George Washington Carver National Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,165 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 26, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
