Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

National Historic Site Iowa
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Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again. In later years, he returned to his humble birthplace to celebrate his long career of public service. A memorial landscape remains to tell his story: how community, hard work, honesty, and usefulness to others opened a world of opportunity— and the presidency of the United States— to a child of simple beginnings.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Spring and fall are mild with moderate temperatures. Average high temperatures in the spring and fall are between 50° and 60° F, with lows from 40° F to 50° F. Summer is hot and humid with average highs around 85° F. Winter can be cold, windy, and snowy with highs averaging 30° F or lower. Rain and thunderstorms are most frequent in the spring and summer.

Address

110 Parkside Drive, West Branch, IA 52358

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Front-Country Hiking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Architecture and Building Arts Sculpture Birthplace Burial Cemetery and Gravesite Commerce Landscape Design Presidents Religion and Spirituality Churches Schools and Education Grasslands Prairies River and Riparian Trails

Operating Hours

wednesday

9

monday

9

thursday

9

sunday

9

tuesday

9

friday

9

saturday

9

Location

Coordinates: 41.66793558, -91.35232139

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