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George Washington Carver National MonumentCarver in Lab at Tuskegee, courtesy of Tuskegee University
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George Washington Carver National Monument
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This map shows George Washington Carver National Monument and the surrounding communities.
 
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George Washington Carver's boyhood home consists of rolling hills, woodlands, and prairies. The 240 acre park has a 3/4 mile nature trail, museum, and an interactive exhibit area for students. The cultural setting includes the 1881 Historic Moses Carver house and the Carver cemetery.
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Did You Know?
Moses Carver, a farmer in southwest Missouri, purchased a 13-year old enslaved girl named Mary in 1855. Mary worked mostly around the cabins with Moses's wife, Susan. While enslaved on the farm Mary gave birth to two sons: James and George.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST