Hyde Park in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The heart of Franklin Roosevelt
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2015
1. The heart of Franklin Roosevelt Marker
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) centered his life on Springwood, the family estate. Whether starting married life with his new bride Eleanor, launching his political career, or recovering from the effects of polio, he always returned here. Springwood’s natural beauty provided a place for reflection, solitude, and personal restoration. During Roosevelt’s Presidency, Springwood became a setting for world-changing decisions. When FDR died in 1945, Springwood became his final resting place.
FDR (above) on Springwood’s front porch (middle left with hand raised), surrounded by friends and family after winning the 1940 Presidential election.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was born in the estate’s main house in 1882. He is pictured (right) at age 7 with his father James and mother Sara.
Franklin and Eleanor in 1906 (far right) After they married, the couple moved into Springwood with Franklin’s mother Sara.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 41° 46.049′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Springwood (here, next to this marker); The World Mourns (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving a President’s View (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library (about 300 feet away); Freedom Court (about 400 feet away); Berlin Wall Figures (about 400 feet away); Franklin Delano Roosevelt (about 400 feet away); On Guard (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hyde Park.
Also see . . .
1. Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, National Park Service. (Submitted on May 9, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site - National Archives. Historic National Site documentation (Submitted on January 25, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2015
2. The heart of Franklin Roosevelt Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 7, 2015
3. Springwood
The front porch of Springwood is pictured on the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
