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

Herbert Hoover

National Historic Site

— Presidential Library - Museum —

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015

1. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Marker

Inscription.
Herbert Hoover, the first president born west of the Mississippi, spent his formative years in this neighborhood, which is preserved as Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. You may visit his birthplace and other buildings he remembered from his childhood. You may also browse through the Presidential Library-Museum and visit the graves of President and Mrs. Hoover.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #31 Herbert Hoover series list.

Location. 41° 40.262′ N, 91° 20.852′ W. Marker is in West Branch, Iowa, in Cedar County. Marker is at the intersection of Wetherell Street and Poplar Street, on the left when traveling west on Wetherell Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Branch IA 52358, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Growing Town (here, next to this marker); The Mackey House (a few steps from this marker); Learning their A, B, Cs (within shouting distance of this marker); A World of Opportunity (within shouting distance of this marker); Garvin House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Forging Character (within shouting distance of this marker); C.E. Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore Historic Downtown (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Branch.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015

2. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015

3. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Marker

House Where Herbert Hoover was Born image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015

4. House Where Herbert Hoover was Born

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015

5. Schoolhouse

Herbert Hoover attended school in this building.

Friends Meeting House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015

6. Friends Meeting House

Herbert Hoover attended worship service here.

Grave of President and Mrs. Hoover image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015

7. Grave of President and Mrs. Hoover

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2015

8. Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on December 14, 2020, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 8, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.