George Washington Carver National Monument, Missouri

George Washington Carver National Monument is the first ever national monument to be dedicated to an African-American, and also the first to a non-President. It is located in Newton County, Missouri, two miles west of the town of Diamond, on a 210-acre (0.85 sq km) site.

George Washington Carver National Monument, Missouri
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The George Washington Carver National Monument preserves the site of the boyhood home of the famous African-American, who grew up to become a scientist, botanist, educator and inventor. His work provided poor farmers alternatives crops to growing cotton, such as peanuts and sweet potatoes. Carver is also remembered for his contribution to racial relations, mentoring of children, poetry, painting and religion.

The national monument also preserves the house of George Washington Carver's foster father, Moses Carver, and the Carver cemetery. The area comprises rolling hills and woodlands, and the structures are preserved to retain their period appearance.

Statue of a young George Washington Carver
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Visiting George Washington Carver National Monument, Missouri

The nearest major city is Joplin. From there, take Interstate 44 and turn off at Exit 11A to US Highway 71 heading south. Then turn right to State Highway V. Head east for 4 miles, then turn right down Carver Road. The site is 1/2 mile down the road.

The national monument is open all year round from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Entrance is free, or in the words of George Washington Carver, "The Lord charges nothing for knowledge and I will charge you the same."

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