Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Follow in the Footsteps
Eisenhower National Historic Park
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 4, 2010
1. Follow in the Footsteps Marker
When my father was president, he developed the habit of bringing visiting world leaders to the farm. Such informality, he reasoned, would make them feel at home.
Walk in the footsteps of presidents, prime ministers and kings as you follow the path through the heart of the Eisenhower farm. Eisenhower originally bought the farm as his retirement home, but during his two terms as President he used it as a retreat from Washington’s pressures and as a temporary White House. Believing that the relaxed farm atmosphere encouraged free discussion, the President treated every visiting world leader to a tour of the farm.
Trail Information
The path before you follows an old road that connected the Eisenhower farm with Farm 2. The trail continues along a gravel road through Farm 2.
Distance Approximately 0.5 mile round-trip
Slope Gradual incline
Surface Wood chip and gravel
(not recommended for wheelchairs)
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Government & Politics
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Location. 39° 47.587′ N, 77° 15.828′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker can be reached from Eisenhower Drive. Marker is located at the Eisenhower National Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); The Helicopter Landing Pad (within shouting distance of this marker); Guest House Railings (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Guest House (about 300 feet away); The Stables (about 300 feet away); Welcome to Eisenhower National Historic Site (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Welcome to Eisenhower National Historic Site (about 400 feet away); Secret Service Office (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
More about this marker. The bottom of the marker features a map of the Eisenhower Farm and indicates the locations of the Eisenhower Home, Farm 2, Reception Center and the marker.
Two
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 4, 2010
2. Marker at Eisenhower Farm
Also see . . .
1. Eisenhower National Historic Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on November 4, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Eisenhower receives the VP of China at his Gettysburg Home . (Submitted on July 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 4, 2010
3. Follow in the Footsteps Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 4, 2010
4. Eisenhower Home
This photo of Eisenhower's home was taken from near the Follow in the Footsteps marker. The right, stone-faced portion is the original structure.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 4, 2010
5. Stables at Eisenhower Farm
The small structure attached to the front of the stables served as the office of the Secret Service during Eisenhower's presidency.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 4, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
