Near Syria in Madison County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The President’s Quarters
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
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: #31 Herbert Hoover series list.
Location. 38° 29.441′ N, 78° 25.17′ W. Marker is near Syria, Virginia, in Madison County. Marker can be reached from Rapidan Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at Rapidan Camp in Shenandoah National Park, at the end of Rapidan Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Syria VA 22743, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Outdoor Fireplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Mountain Streams in the Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); The Prime Minister’s Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Recreational Pursuits (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mess Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Famous Town Hall Visitors (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); A Rather Biggish Establishment (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Syria.
More about this marker. The marker features two photos of rooms inside the Hoover’s cabin.
Also see . . .
1. President Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover's Rapidan Camp. National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Biography of Herbert Hoover. The White House website. (Submitted on August 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 4, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on August 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.