Newberg in Yamhill County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Hoover - Minthorn House

Photographed By Scott Sather, July 23, 2015

1. Hoover - Minthorn House Marker

Inscription.
(Upper Marker:) This was the home of
Dr. Henry John Minthorn
a beloved physician of this community.
Herbert Hoover lived here with him from
1884 to 1889. (Lower Marker:) Hoover - Minthorn House
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Owned and operated by
The National Society of
Colonial Dames in the State of Oregon.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 45° 17.976′ N, 122° 58.136′ W. Marker is in Newberg, Oregon, in Yamhill County. Marker is at the intersection of East Second Street and South River Street, on the right when traveling west on East Second Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 South River Street, Newberg OR 97132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Champoeg (approx. 4.4 miles away); Courthouse Square Park (approx. 7½ miles away); Yamhill Blockhouse (approx. 7½ miles away); Pioneer Park and Blockhouse (approx. 7½ miles away); Site of Bill Flynn’s Saloon (approx. 9.4 miles away); Boone’s Landing (approx. 9.4 miles away); Tauchman House (approx. 9½ miles away); Site of the Train Depot (approx. 9½ miles away).

Also see . . . Hoover - Minthorn House Museum

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Photographed By Scott Sather, July 23, 2015

2. Hoover - Minthorn House

Marker visible on front porch to the right of the front door.

Photographed By Scott Sather, July 23, 2015

3. Hoover - Minthorn House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2016, by Scott Sather of Salem, Oregon. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2016, by Scott Sather of Salem, Oregon. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.