Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Welcome to Eisenhower National Historic Site

Eisenhower National Historic Site

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2023

1. Welcome to Eisenhower National Historic Site Marker

Inscription.

This was a chance, I thought, to prove that careful husbandry could restore land to its original fertility…Although we haven't achieved the greatest success…there are enough lush fields to assure me that I shall leave the place better than I found it. ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

Park grounds are open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Visit the park website for updates and changes to park operations: www.nps.gov/eise. Call 911 for all emergencies.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list.

Location. 39° 47.533′ N, 77° 15.868′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Marker is on Eisenhower Farm Road west of Emmitsburg Road (Business U.S. 15), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 259-299 Eisenhower Farm Rd, Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); Follow in the Footsteps (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); I shall leave the place better than I found it. (about

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400 feet away); A Herd of Modest Size (about 400 feet away); Ankonian has been invaluable. – President Eisenhower (about 500 feet away); The Helicopter Landing Pad (about 600 feet away); Guest House Railings (about 600 feet away); The Guest House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.

More about this marker. There are multiple identical markers on the grounds of Eisenhower National Historic Site.

Additional commentary.
1. Inclusion of the Marker
This marker is included because it gives insight into Eisenhower's intents with his farming.

— Submitted February 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 24, 2023

2. Welcome to Eisenhower National Historic Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.