Southwest Missouri
George Washington Carver National Monument sits in Newton County, near Diamond
Near Diamond, in Newton County, the National Park Service runs the George Washington Carver National Monument. It sits on the old Moses Carver farm. This is where George Washington Carver was born into slavery and spent his early childhood. He grew up to become a well-known scientist, educator, and agricultural innovator.
Congress set the site aside in 1943. According to the Park Service, it was the first unit of the national park system created to honor an African American.
Today you can visit a visitor center with a museum, exhibits, and a short film. A one-mile loop called the Carver Trail leads through woods and a tallgrass prairie area. You can also see the Carver birthplace site, the 1881 Moses Carver house, and the Carver family graves.
This is sensitive history, so the site handles it with care. Check the National Park Service page for current hours and programs before you go.
Where to see it
- George Washington Carver National Monument
The National Park Service page is the current visitor and interpretation source.
References
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Last checked against the sources above: June 20, 2026.