National Monument · Missouri, United States
George Washington Carver National Monument
George Washington Carver National Monument is a national monument in Missouri, United States, covering 240 acres (97 ha), established in 1943.
National Monument · Missouri, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Missouri, United States |
| Area | 240 acres (97 ha) |
| Established | 1943 |
| Coordinates | 36.9864° N, 94.3542° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About George Washington Carver National Monument
George Washington Carver National Monument is a unit of the National Park Service in Newton County, Missouri, United States. The site is dedicated to George Washington Carver and includes his preserved childhood home. It was the first national monument dedicated to an African American and first to a non-president. The site preserves the boyhood home of George Washington Carver, as well as the 1881 Moses Carver house and the Carver cemetery. His boyhood home consists of rolling hills, woodlands, and prairies.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Tulsa International Airport (TUL) · Tulsa, United States · 101.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is George Washington Carver National Monument?
George Washington Carver National Monument is in Missouri, United States (36.9864° N, 94.3542° W).
When was George Washington Carver National Monument established?
George Washington Carver National Monument was established in 1943, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is George Washington Carver National Monument?
George Washington Carver National Monument covers 240 acres (97 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_Carver_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/gwca/ — Official park page.