Yorba Linda in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Richard Nixon Birthplace
"I was born in a house my father built."
— President Richard Nixon (1913-1994) —
Photographed By Adam Margolis, November 28, 2014
1. Richard Nixon Birthplace Marker
In 1912 Frank and Hannah Nixon built this modest farmhouse on their small citrus ranch. Here Richard Nixon was born, January 9, 1913, and spent his first nine years. He served his country as Congressman, U.S. Senator, Vice President, and 37th President of the United States (1969-1974). He was the first native-born Californian to hold the presidency. President Nixon achieved significant advances in international diplomacy by ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, opening lines of communication with China and the Soviet Union, and initiating the Middle East peace process.
Erected 1995 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace. (Marker Number 1015.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Communications • Government & Politics • Peace. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #37 Richard M. Nixon series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1781.
Location. 33° 53.347′ N, 117° 49.091′ W. Marker is in Yorba Linda, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Yorba Linda Boulevard and Eureka Avenue on Yorba Linda
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Richard Nixon — A California Native Son (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Nixon (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Richard Milhous Nixon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pacific Electric Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Yorba Linda (approx. 0.3 miles away); Space Shuttle Accident (approx. 1.1 miles away); Roland E. Bigonger (approx. 1.8 miles away); Olinda (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yorba Linda.
More about this marker. This site has been designated as California Registered Historic Landmark No. 1015, National Historic Landmark
(NHLS: 71000171) and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRIS: 71000171).
The National Historic Landmark Statement of Significance (as of designation - May 31, 1973) reads:
From his birth in 1913 to 1922, when the familiy moved to Whittier, this was the home of Richard Milhous Nixon, 37th President of the United States. The small, California-style house was built by his father, a farmer.
Also see . . .
Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 30, 2001
2. Richard Nixon Birthplace Marker
1. The Richard Nixon Foundation. Website homepage:
Richard Nixon biographical and career information and activities of the foundation. (Submitted on December 15, 2011.)
2. Richard Nixon. The White House website details the highlights and "lowlights" of his presidency. (Submitted on December 15, 2011.)
Photographed By Adam Margolis, November 28, 2014
3. Richard Nixon Birthplace Marker
Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 30, 2001
4. Richard Nixon Birthplace
Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 30, 2001
5. Burial Site of Richard and Pat Nixon.
President and Mrs. Nixon are buried on the grounds of the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace Museum.
Photographed By Wikipedia
6. Richard Nixon
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, August 9, 2015
7. Richard M. Nixon
This 1968 portrait of Richard M. Nixon by Norman Rockwell hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC.
“Richard Nixon owed his election as Dwight Eisenhower's vice president to his early reputation as an anti-Communist. By the time he became president in 1968, however, his thinking had shifted considerably. As a result, under his leadership, the confrontational strategies that had long dominated this country's response to Communism gave way to a historic detente, marked by American recognition of Communist China and better relations with the Soviet Union.
These achievements, however, were eventually overshadowed by disclosure of the Watergate scandals a web of illegal activity involving scores of Nixon's advisers. Although never implicated in the origlnal crimes, Nixon did become party to attempts to cover them up. Following irrefutable disclosure of that fact, Richard M. Nixonhe became the only president ever to resign from office.
Artist Norman Rockwell admitted that he had intentionally flattered Nixon in this portrait. Nixon's appearance was troublesomely elusive, Rockwell noted, and if he was going to err in his portrait he wanted it to be in a direction that would please the subject.” — National Portrait Gallery
“Richard Nixon owed his election as Dwight Eisenhower's vice president to his early reputation as an anti-Communist. By the time he became president in 1968, however, his thinking had shifted considerably. As a result, under his leadership, the confrontational strategies that had long dominated this country's response to Communism gave way to a historic detente, marked by American recognition of Communist China and better relations with the Soviet Union.
These achievements, however, were eventually overshadowed by disclosure of the Watergate scandals a web of illegal activity involving scores of Nixon's advisers. Although never implicated in the origlnal crimes, Nixon did become party to attempts to cover them up. Following irrefutable disclosure of that fact, Richard M. Nixonhe became the only president ever to resign from office.
Artist Norman Rockwell admitted that he had intentionally flattered Nixon in this portrait. Nixon's appearance was troublesomely elusive, Rockwell noted, and if he was going to err in his portrait he wanted it to be in a direction that would please the subject.” — National Portrait Gallery
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,431 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on December 10, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4, 5. submitted on December 10, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 6. submitted on December 15, 2011. 7. submitted on August 21, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
