Birthplace Cottage
Herbert Hoover
Photo captions:
Herbert Hoover ca. 1875
President and Mrs. Hoover purchased and restored the cottage in the 1930s.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 41° 40.216′ N, 91° 20.806′ W. Marker is in West Branch, Iowa, in Cedar County. Marker is at the intersection of South Downey Street and Penn Street, on the left when traveling north on South Downey Street. Marker is located at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. 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. Herbert Hoover (a few steps from this marker); From Downey Street to Pennsylvania Avenue (a few steps from this marker); Forging Character (within shouting distance of this marker); C.E. Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); A World of Opportunity
More about this marker. Replaced marker # 48310.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2020, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2020, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.