Dr george washington carver biography for kids

George Washington Carver (c.

1864 – January 5, 1943) was an African American agricultural scientist and inventor. He taught southern farmers to plant crops other than cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion. Apart from his work to improve the lives of farmers, Carver was also a leader in promoting environmentalism.

He received numerous honors for his work, including the Spingarn Medal of the NAACP.

Early years

George Washington Carver was born into slavery in Diamond Grove, Newton County, near Crystal Place, now known as Diamond, Missouri, during the early to mid 1860s.

The exact date of his birth is uncertain and was not known to Carver – howeve