George E. Morrow

Born into a notable political family, he fought in the Civil War, then attended the University of Michigan Law School.

George Morrow's parents were farmers, and he remained home until enlisting with the 24th Ohio Infantry for the Civil War in 1861.

In 1876, Morrow accepted a position as professor at the Iowa Agricultural College, and eventually rose to chair the department.

[1] Morrow implemented the Rothamsted Plan at the university to determine what could improve the quality of Illinois soil.

The field became known as the Morrow Plots, today recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its contributions to the history of American agriculture.