Neosho in Newton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Site of First School George Washington Carver Attended
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2012
1. Site of First School George Washington Carver Attended Marker
Site of first school George Washington Carver attended in the mid-1870's. Dr. Carver was later a famed botanist and educator.
Erected by Carver Birthplace District Association, Inc., Neosho Chamber of Commerce and YACC.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the George Washington Carver series list.
Location. 36° 52.587′ N, 94° 22.447′ W. Marker is in Neosho, Missouri, in Newton County. Marker is on Young Street south of Morrow Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Neosho MO 64850, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Hart Benton (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Washington Carver (approx. 0.4 miles away); Herman Jaeger (approx. 0.4 miles away); James S. Scott (approx. 0.4 miles away); Founding of Neosho (approx. half a mile away); Rocketdyne (approx. half a mile away); Abbott Cave (approx. half a mile away); Heaton Building (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Neosho.
Regarding Site of First School George Washington Carver Attended.
this page online
Also see . . .
1. George Washington Carver. Historic Missourians website entry (Submitted on February 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. George Washington Carver National Monument. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on February 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2012
2. First School George Washington Carver Attended and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2012
3. First School George Washington Carver Attended and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
