George Washington Carver National Monument

The 240-acre park includes rolling hills, woodlands, streams, and restored prairie lands surrounding the birthplace of botanist George Washington Carver.

President Franklin D Roosevelt established this site in 1943 with an allocation of 30,000 dollars as the first national monument dedicated to an African American.

The visitor center features a laboratory classroom modeled after Carver's workspace at Tuskegee Institute, where he conducted agricultural research and education.

The park offers a three-quarter mile nature trail connecting interpretive features, including the Boy Carver statue, Moses Carver House, and Carver Family Cemetery.

The original 210 acres transferred to the National Park Service in 1949, with the remaining 30 acres donated by the Taylor family in 2004.

Location: Newton County

Website: https://nps.gov/gwca

GPS coordinates: 36.98600,-94.35557

Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:53