Mount Auburn in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

William Howard Taft Home

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022

1. William Howard Taft Home Marker

Inscription. William Howard Taft Home
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark William Howard Taft Home possesses national significance as the birthplace and residence of William Howard Taft, 27th President of the United States (1909-1913) and 10th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1921-1930). Taft spent the majority of his first twenty-five years calling this residence home. During that time Taft received his formative education and introduction to politics, law, and public service, enabling him to become head of two of the three branches of the United States government, a feat that has never been duplicated.

1964
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #27 William Howard Taft, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 39° 7.168′ N, 84° 30.504′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Mount

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Auburn. It is at the intersection of Auburn Avenue and Huntington Place, on the right when traveling north on Auburn Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2038 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati OH 45219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Auburn Avenue (a few steps from this marker); William Howard Taft (within shouting distance of this marker); Grandpa's Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Yoshino Cherry (within shouting distance of this marker); William Howard Taft / Robert Alphonso Taft (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Alphonso Taft (within shouting distance of this marker); Keeping Beer Flowing into Glasses and Growlers (approx. half a mile away); Hudepohl Brewing Co. (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.

The Taft House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 26, 2022

2. The Taft House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.