West Branch in Cedar County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Friends Meetinghouse
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 15, 2011
1. Friends Meetinghouse Marker
Inscription.
Friends Meetinghouse. . The Hoover family worshipped in this building along with neighbors and relatives who were members of the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers as they are often called. West Branch was predominately a Quaker community in the 1850's when this meetinghouse was built in 1857. Silent meetings for worship were held here on First Day and Fourth Day each week. Religion played a strong role in Herbert Hoover's childhood. His family were active participants in the Society of Friends where his mother, Hulda Hoover, was a recorded minister.
The Hoover family worshipped in this building along with neighbors and relatives who were members of the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers as they are often called. West Branch was predominately a Quaker community in the 1850's when this meetinghouse was built in 1857. Silent meetings for worship were held here on First Day and Fourth Day each week. Religion played a strong role in Herbert Hoover's childhood. His family were active participants in the Society of Friends where his mother, Hulda Hoover, was a recorded minister.
Location. 41° 40.179′ N, 91° 20.796′ W. Marker is in West Branch, Iowa, in Cedar County. Marker can be reached from North Downey Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Branch IA 52358, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Raised With Quaker Values (a few steps from this marker); To Herbert Hoover (a few steps from this marker); Helping War Victims (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker);
Marker has been relocated to a post between the two doors of the Meetinghouse.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 15, 2011
3. Friends Meetinghouse
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, June 15, 2011
4. Friends Meetinghouse Interior
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 15, 2011
5. Friends Meetinghouse Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on August 26, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.