Near Beeler in Ness County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
George Washington Carver
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 7, 2010
1. George Washington Carver Marker
Dedicated to the Memory of George Washington Carver, 1864-1943, Citizen - Scientist - Benefactor who rose from slavery to fame and gave to our country an everlasting heritage. Ness County is proud to honor him and claim him as a pioneer. This stone marks the northeast corner of the homestead on which he filed in 1886.Erected 1952 by Friends and the Ness County Historical Society.
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 1886.
Location. 38° 25.733′ N, 100° 11.47′ W. Marker is near Beeler, Kansas, in Ness County. Marker is on County Road 523, 0.8 miles 120 Rd, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located 1.5 miles south of Highway 96. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beeler KS 67518, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Homestead of a Genius (approx. 1.6 miles away).
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Photographed By Duane Hall, October 7, 2010
2. The northeast corner looking out onto the homestead
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 7, 2010
3. Homestead of George Washington Carver
via Black Inventor, unknown
4. George Washington Carver
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2012, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2012, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3. submitted on January 21, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on January 22, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
