The C.E. Smith House

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015

1. The C.E. Smith House Marker

Inscription. Charles Smith moved to West Branch in the 1880’s and pursued his trade as a carpenter and contractor. In 1903 Smith built this retirement dream home for himself and his wife. They celebrated many special occasions here including their 50th wedding anniversary. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith celebrated their 92nd birthdays in this house.

The house has very interesting architectural details and harmonizes with the historic scene of the 1870’s.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 41° 40.241′ N, 91° 20.806′ W. Marker was in West Branch, Iowa, in Cedar County. It was on Downey Street south of Wetherell Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: West Branch IA 52358, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Eastern Iowa. It was also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named C.E. Smith House (here, next to this marker); Varney House (a few steps from this marker); Leech House (a few steps from this marker); Garvin House (a few steps from this marker); A World of Opportunity (within shouting distance of this marker); Laban Miles House (within shouting distance of this marker); Herbert Hoover (within shouting distance of this marker); A President's Rural Roots (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Branch.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Dr. Leech House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Amanda Garvin Cottage (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Hannah Varney House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has

Marker at the C.E. Smith House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015

2. Marker at the C.E. Smith House

been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named The Laban Miles House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. Marker removed and replaced with new marker #162619.

Also see . . . Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. (Submitted on August 26, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker in the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015

3. Marker in the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

The C.E. Smith House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015

4. The C.E. Smith House

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 517 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, 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.