George Washington Carver National Monument

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This 2101acre park has a 3/4 mile nature trail, museum, and an interactive exhibit area for students to explore George Washington Carver's boyhood home.

This area around his home consists of rolling hills, woodlands, and prairies. The cultural setting includes the 1881 Historic Moses Carver house and the Carver cemetery.

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George Washington Carver National Trail

George Washington Carver's boyhood home consists of rolling hills, woodlands, and prairies. The 210 acre park has a 3/4 mile nature trail, museum, and an interactive exhibit area for students.

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