West Branch in Cedar County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Hoover Home

1879 - 1884

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 15, 2011

1. Hoover Home Marker

Inscription. The Hoovers bought a home on this site in 1879. During the winter Theodore, Herbert and Mary enjoyed sledding with the Peter Smith youngsters who lived in the green house just south of here. Jesse Hoover died in 1880. Hulda passed away three years later.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 41° 40.133′ N, 91° 20.787′ W. Marker is in West Branch, Iowa, in Cedar County. It is on North Downey Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Branch IA 52358, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 marker: A World of Opportunity (about 300

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feet away); To Herbert Hoover (about 300 feet away); Raised With Quaker Values (about 300 feet away); Helping War Victims (about 400 feet away); Birthplace Cottage (about 500 feet away); From Downey Street to Pennsylvania Avenue (about 500 feet away); Herbert Hoover (about 600 feet away); Birthplace of Herbert Hoover (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Branch.

Other markers no longer nearby. Friends Meetinghouse (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Herbert Hoover's Birthplace (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 15, 2011

2. Hoover Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 872 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.