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George Washington Carver National MonumentView of the 1881 Moses Carver House
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George Washington Carver National Monument
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Carver as a child  

Did You Know?
George Washington Carver was born into slavery during the Civil War. While still enslaved, outlaws stole George and his mother Mary from Moses Carver. A Union scout found George and returned him to the Carvers.

Last Updated: September 20, 2009 at 16:02 EST