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West Branch


House that Herbert Hoover was born in, restored and interpreted as part of his historic site.

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Hoover National Historic Site

Located amidst acres and acres of rolling cornfields this is one of Iowa’s two National Park sites. The site includes the house of Hoover’s birth and several other restored buildings from the historic small town of West Branch. A patch of restored tallgrass prairie is also open for exploring. Located within walking distance of the Hoover Presidential Library and Hoover’s final resting place. At certain times throughout the year there is a blacksmith at work (working as Hoover’s father did). Hint: There are tables available for picnicking.

Phone: (319) 643-2541
Address: 110 Parkside Drive, West Branch IA 52358

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum

This assuming building houses a very informative and interesting telling of the life of Iowa’s only president. It’s a very well-laid out museum (and we’ve seen a few museums). Going in we knew very little about Hoover and his amazing story but by the time we left our impressions of the man had drastically changed. Hint: Plan for at least an hour.

Phone: (319) 643-5301
Address: 210 Parkside Dr, West Branch IA 52358

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