Denison in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Birthplace of Dwight Eisenhower

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2014

1. Birthplace of Dwight Eisenhower Marker

Inscription.

Thirty-fourth President of the United States; born here Oct. 14, 1890, third son of David J. and Ida Elizabeth Stover Eisenhower.

Dwight Eisenhower graduated from the U.S. Military Academy, 1915; in 1943, during World War II, was appointed Commanding General of Allied Forces in Europe; served as President of Columbia University, 1948-1952; was President of U.S., 1952-1960; active elder statesman later.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7359.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 33° 44.905′ N, 96° 32.034′ W. Marker was in Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. The marker is near the entrance to the Eisenhower Birthplace, on Day Street south of Shepherd Street, at Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 609 South Lamar Avenue, Denison TX 75021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this location. Birthplace of Dwight David Eisenhower (a few steps from this marker); Dwight David Eisenhower (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower (within shouting distance of this marker); The E. M. Kohl Building (approx. half a mile away); Forest Park (approx. half a mile away); North-South Railway Connection (approx. half a mile away); Signal Company Texas 36th Inf. Div. Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denison.

More about this marker. The marker has been removed and stored in the house due to an error in the text.

Also see . . .
1. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home. (Submitted on April 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Dwight D. Eisenhower: Character Above All Essay. (Submitted on April 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Eisenhower National Historic Site. (Submitted on April 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Birthplace of Dwight Eisenhower and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2014

2. Birthplace of Dwight Eisenhower and Markers

Birthplace of Dwight Eisenhower and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2014

3. Birthplace of Dwight Eisenhower and Marker

Markers are on the fence, next to the entry walk. Former M.K.&T. railbed in foreground; Ike's father worked for the railroad in Denison.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on January 30, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.