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George Washington Carver National Monument
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- Designation
- National Monument
- State
- MO
- Park address
- Diamond, MO
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Notes
Designation Date: 07/14/1943
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for education to becoming a renowned agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian.
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