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George Washington Carver National Monument
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George Washington Carver National Monument

5646 Carver Road

Diamond, MO 64840-8314

 

Phone Headquarters 417-325-4151

Fax 417-325-4231

GWCA_superintendent@nps.gov

Carver as a child  

Did You Know?
George Washington Carver was born into slavery during the Civil War. While still enslaved, outlaws stole George and his mother Mary from Moses Carver. A Union scout found George and returned him to the Carvers.

Last Updated: August 13, 2006 at 11:56 EST