Denison in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Birthplace of Dwight Eisenhower
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2014
1. Birthplace of Dwight Eisenhower Marker
Thirty-fourth President of the United States; born here Oct. 14, 1890, third son of David J. and Ida Elizabeth Stover Eisenhower.
Dwight Eisenhower graduated from the U.S. Military Academy, 1915; in 1943, during World War II, was appointed Commanding General of Allied Forces in Europe; served as President of Columbia University, 1948-1952; was President of U.S., 1952-1960; active elder statesman later.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7359.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 33° 44.905′ N, 96° 32.034′ W. Marker was in Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. It could be reached from East Day Street. The marker is near the entrance to the Eisenhower Birthplace, on Day Street south of Shepherd Street, at Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker was in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It was also in the American South. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Birthplace of Dwight David Eisenhower (a few steps from this marker); Dwight David Eisenhower (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower (within shouting distance of this marker); Waples-Platter Grocery Company (approx. half a mile away); The E. M. Kohl Building (approx. half a mile away); Forest Park (approx. half a mile away); North-South Railway Connection (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2014
2. Birthplace of Dwight Eisenhower and Markers
More about this marker. The marker has been removed and stored in the house due to an error in the text.
Also see . . .
1. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home. (Submitted on April 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Dwight D. Eisenhower: Character Above All Essay. (Submitted on April 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Eisenhower National Historic Site. (Submitted on April 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Additional commentary.
1. Eisenhower Birthplace Historic Marker
Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site staff removed this marker and placed it in storage. The marker includes a date error and staff plans to have a new marker made. Maintenance staff also removed the fence, which was in poor condition, that the marker was attached to. The site is planning a series of physical improvements to the site and around the Eisenhower Birthplace House and will determine where to place to the new marker. Staff anticipate the completion of these improvements and the return of the marker in 2027. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2014
3. Birthplace of Dwight Eisenhower and Marker
— Submitted January 3, 2025, by John Akers of Denison, Texas.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 952 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on January 30, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
