West Branch in Cedar County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Amanda Garvin Cottage
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #31 Herbert Hoover series list.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 41° 40.253′ N, 91° 20.805′ W. Marker was in West Branch, Iowa, in Cedar County. Marker was at the intersection of Downey Street and Wetherell Street, on the left when traveling east on Downey Street. Marker is located at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker was 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 location. Garvin House (here, next to this marker); A World of Opportunity (a few steps from this marker); Explore Historic Downtown (a few steps from this marker); A President's Rural Roots (a few steps from this marker); Laban Miles House (a few steps from this marker); C.E. Smith House (a few steps from this marker); Varney House (within shouting distance of this marker); Leech House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Branch.
More about this marker. Replaced by Garvin House marker # 162642
Also see . . . Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. (Submitted on August 26, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2020, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.