Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-102
§450aa George Washington Carver National Monument; Acquisition of Land
Title 16 › CHAPTER 1 — NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › SUBCHAPTER LXI — NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS › § 450aa
Summary
Secretary of the Interior must acquire George Washington Carver’s birthplace near Diamond, Missouri, plus needed property by gift or purchase; if not, may use eminent domain.
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Title 16, §450aa
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The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to acquire, on behalf of the United States, by gift or purchase, the site of the birthplace of George Washington Carver, distinguished Negro scientist, located near Diamond, Missouri, together with such additional land or interests in land and any improvements thereon as the Secretary may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 450aa to 450aa–2 of this title. In the event the Secretary is unable to acquire such property, or any part thereof, at a reasonable price, he is authorized and directed to condemn such property, or any part thereof, in the manner provided by law.
Legislative History
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Authorization of Appropriations section 4 of act July 14, 1943, as amended Sept. 9, 1950, ch. 940, 64 Stat. 829, provided that: “There are authorized to be appropriated such sums not to exceed $150,000 as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act [sections 450aa to 450aa–2 of this title].”
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16 U.S.C. § 450aa
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102