West Branch in Cedar County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
To Herbert Hoover
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 15, 2011
1. To Herbert Hoover Marker
President of the United States
Native son of Iowa
Citizen of the world
Statesman
Humanitarian
Engineer
Administrator
Who has worn the world's greatest honors with humility
The State of Iowa
grants the
Iowa Award
Erected by the Iowa Centennial Memorial Commission.
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: #31 Herbert Hoover series list.
Location. 41° 40.183′ N, 91° 20.812′ W. Marker is in West Branch, Iowa, in Cedar County. Marker is on 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. Helping War Victims (a few steps from this marker); Friends Meetinghouse (a few steps from this marker); Raised With Quaker Values (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Herbert Hoover (within shouting distance of this marker); From Downey Street to Pennsylvania Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Forging Character
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015
2. To Herbert Hoover Marker
The statue of Isis can be seen next to the marker.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 15, 2011
3. Nearby Statue of Isis the Goddess of Life
"I am that which was and is and will ever be, and no mortal has yet lifted the veil which covers me."
Sculptured by the Belgian artist Puttemans for the birthplacee of Herbert Hoover.
Presented by a committee of Belgian school children, Belgian refugees and soldiers of the Belgian Army
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015
4. Isis Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 856 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2020, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. 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. submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 26, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
