Near Diamond in Newton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Birthplace of George Washington Carver
of July 14, 1943, is preserved
the birthplace of
George Washington Carver
who rose from slavery to become
a distinguished scientist and
a great force in creating
racial understanding
Erected 1953 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the George Washington Carver series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1855.
Location. 36° 59.221′ N, 94° 21.299′ W. Marker is near Diamond, Missouri, in Newton County. Marker is along the nature trail at George Washington Carver National Monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5646 Carver Road, Diamond MO 64840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. What an Orphan Chooses to Forget - and Remember (here, next to this marker); Special Moments in the Woods (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Carver's Thoughts (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Moses Carver Farm (about 400 feet away); George Washington Carver National Monument (about 400 feet away); George Washington Carver's Birthplace (about 400 feet away); Williams' Spring (about 600 feet away); The Persimmon Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Diamond.
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Also see . . .
1. George Washington Carver National Monument. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. George Washington Carver. Historic Missourian website entry (Submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 914 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on August 12, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.