Midland in Midland County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
George W. Bush Childhood Home
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 11, 2015
1. George W. Bush Childhood Home Marker
George Herbert Walker Bush and wife Barbara (Pierce) came to Texas in 1948, moving to Midland with son George Walker Bush in 1950. They bought this home in 1951 and while here faced the loss of daughter Robin and celebrated the birth of two sons. The years spent here were vital for young George, who attended Sam Houston Elementary, made lifelong friends and played baseball. The family moved to a larger home in 1955 and then to Houston. This c. 1939 Traditional style house reflects transition from Tudor to Ranch detailing. Unique in history, it was home to two Presidents—George H.W. and George W. Bush; two Governors—George W. Bush (TX) and Jeb Bush (FL); and First Lady Barbara Bush.Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15411.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #43 George W. Bush series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 11, 2015
2. George W. Bush Childhood Home Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Bush Family Home (a few steps from this marker); First Christian Church of Midland (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church of Midland (approx. half a mile away); Midland National Bank (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Yucca Theatre (approx. 0.8 miles away); Former Site of Midland National Bank (approx. one mile away); Site of “The Staked Plains” (approx. one mile away); Site of Midland County's First Bank (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midland.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Bush Family Home Presidential Site
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 11, 2015
3. George W. Bush Childhood Home
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 9, 2015
4. George W. Bush
This 2008 portrait of George W. Bush by Robert Anderson hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
“‘The biggest advantage and the biggest handicap I have,’ George W. Bush frankly admitted, ‘is my name.’ The grandson of a United States senator and the eldest son of a president, Bush was a popular governor of Texas who worked successfully with both Republicans and Democrats. In 2000, in an election so close that it required the intervention of the Supreme Court, Bush defeated Al Gore, the vice president during the previous administration. Expecting that the success of his presidency would hinge, as it had when he was governor, on his negotiating skills and ability to solve problems, Bush found his two terms in office instead marked by a series of cataclysmic events: the attacks on September 11, 2001; the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq; the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina; and a financial crisis during his last months in office.
The White House selected Robert Anderson, a Connecticut portraitist and a Yale classmate of the president, to create this painting for the National Portrait Gallery.” — National Portrait Gallery
“‘The biggest advantage and the biggest handicap I have,’ George W. Bush frankly admitted, ‘is my name.’ The grandson of a United States senator and the eldest son of a president, Bush was a popular governor of Texas who worked successfully with both Republicans and Democrats. In 2000, in an election so close that it required the intervention of the Supreme Court, Bush defeated Al Gore, the vice president during the previous administration. Expecting that the success of his presidency would hinge, as it had when he was governor, on his negotiating skills and ability to solve problems, Bush found his two terms in office instead marked by a series of cataclysmic events: the attacks on September 11, 2001; the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq; the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina; and a financial crisis during his last months in office.
The White House selected Robert Anderson, a Connecticut portraitist and a Yale classmate of the president, to create this painting for the National Portrait Gallery.” — National Portrait Gallery
Photographed By Kayla Harper, January 4, 2022
5. George W. Bush Childhood Home living room
Photographed By Kayla Harper, January 4, 2022
6. George W. Bush Childhood Home kitchen
Photographed By Kayla Harper, January 4, 2022
7. George W. Bush Childhood Home bedroom
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2013
8. George W. Bush Childhood Home - Presidential Site Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 4 times this year. Last updated on April 3, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on August 9, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 28, 2022, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 8. submitted on April 3, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
