Bronze status of young George Washington Carver atop a large boulder, on the Carver trail. — "Boy Carver Statue," sculpted by Robert Amendola in 1960. NPS Photo

George Washington Carver National Monument

National Monument · Missouri · National Park Service

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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Official site: www.nps.gov
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