MLRA Staff Develop Soil Monolith For George Washington Carver Museum

By Alice Love, Agricultural Outreach Liaison, NRCS, Auburn, AL

The MLRA staff chose the Hannon Series to represent Dr. George Washington Carver's work on "Paint Pigments from Alabama Clay."

Dr. Walter Hill, Dean of Tuskegee University’s College Of Agricultural, Environmental and Natural Sciences, envisioned showcasing the works of Dr. George Washington Carver. This goal is proudly demonstrated in the George Washington Carver Museum located on the campus of Tuskegee University.

Alabama NRCS State Soil Scientist Charles Love, along with Project Leaders Lawrence McGhee and James Mason, met with Hill to share visions of capturing Carver’s contributions to soil science, studies, and activities through a soil exhibit.

In viewing Carver’s work on "Paint Pigments From Alabama Clay," Alabama NRCS Major Land Resources (MLRA) staff selected the Hannon Series as an excellent soil to demonstrate these contributions because of its high clay content and color. The Hannon Series is dominant on the Tuskegee University campus and within Macon County. Based on the history of the locations where Dr. Carver performed his studies, it proves to be a likely choice to support "Paint Pigments From Alabama Clays."

The MLRA staff developed an 8" x 36" Soil Monolith of the Hannon Series to be included as part of the soils exhibit. Visitors will be able to view the actual A, B, and C horizons of the series.

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