Herbert Hoover Home

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This is the official page of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site which preserves the Birthplace Cottage and other buildings associated with the early life …

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Sep 19, 2024
We spent two hours at the site. The main points of interest are the visitor center (a few exhibits and a small gift shop); the 1871 two-room birthplace cottage; the 1871 blacksmith shop of Hoover’s … Full review by LovesPhotoOps
Aug 27, 2024
We got there just in time for the ranger tour so he took us to all the open buildings. Then we watched the film and toured the museum area. This is adjacent to the post office. It was very good. This… Full review by valliam13
Jun 21, 2024
Herbert Hoover was President when the Great Depression started and is often the subject of ridicule as a result. But the NHS explains how he rose to prominence after being born in a two room house th… Full review by Brend482

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Just wondering if there is a stamp for the National Parks Passport book at the visitor center here, like there is at the …
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Just wondering if there is a stamp for the National Parks Passport book at the visitor center here, like there is at the parks??
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Yes there is also a different stamp at the mueseum
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Is there room for a motorhome towing a car? Cannot back up!
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The parking lot at the Herbert Hoover National Historic site is just set up for cars. But if you go to the adjoining Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum the parking lot is much …
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The parking lot at the Herbert Hoover National Historic site is just set up for cars. But if you go to the adjoining Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum the parking lot is much bigger and would have room for your vehicle. . When we were there - there were many school buses in their lot. It is an easy walk between the sites. Enjoy.
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Answer by Diane K · Jun 10, 2016
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Is there room for a motorhome towing a car? Cannot back up!
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It's hard to explain the drive but yes we believe you could park at the library or more likely at the visitor center a bit further down. We think there was an RV lot on the corner as well.
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Where is Herbert Hoover National Historic Site?
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The park is in West Branch, Iowa, less than a half-mile north of exit 254 off I-80.
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