Staunton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Woodrow Wilson Birthplace
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 20, 2012
1. Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Marker
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States.
U. S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1964
Erected 1964 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 38° 9.038′ N, 79° 4.123′ W. Marker is in Staunton, Virginia. It is at the intersection of North Coalter Street and Berkeley Place, on the left when traveling north on North Coalter Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 North Coalter Street, Staunton VA 24401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Emily Smith Reception House (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace of Woodrow Wilson (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Baldwin College (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Our Dead Heroes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Staunton Military Alumni Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. William Fleming (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis Creek Watershed (approx. 0.2 miles away); Augusta County (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staunton.
Also see . . .
1. Woodrow Wilson Birthplace. Virginia Department of Historic Resources website entry (Submitted on May 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on August 20, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 20, 2012
2. Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 20, 2012
3. Marker in Staunton
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 20, 2012
4. Woodrow Wilson Birthplace
The National Historic Landmark marker can be seen to the left of the front door.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 797 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 20, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
