West Branch in Cedar County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Herbert Hoover
National Historic Site
| | Presidential Library - Museum | |
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015
1. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Marker
Herbert Hoover, the first president born west of the Mississippi, spent his formative years in this neighborhood, which is preserved as Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. You may visit his birthplace and other buildings he remembered from his childhood. You may also browse through the Presidential Library-Museum and visit the graves of President and Mrs. Hoover.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #31 Herbert Hoover series list.
Location. 41° 40.262′ N, 91° 20.852′ W. Marker is in West Branch, Iowa, in Cedar County. It is at the intersection of Wetherell Street and Poplar Street, on the left when traveling west on Wetherell Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Branch IA 52358, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Growing Town (here, next to this marker); The Mackey House (a few steps from this marker); Learning their A, B, Cs (within shouting distance of this marker); A World of Opportunity (within shouting distance of this marker); Garvin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Forging Character (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named C.E. Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore Historic Downtown (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Branch.
Other markers no longer nearby. Visit Downtown West Branch (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Amanda Garvin Cottage (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Schoolhouse (was within
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015
2. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015
3. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015
4. House Where Herbert Hoover was Born
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015
5. Schoolhouse
Herbert Hoover attended school in this building.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015
6. Friends Meeting House
Herbert Hoover attended worship service here.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015
7. Grave of President and Mrs. Hoover
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015
8. Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on December 14, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 8, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
