Herbert Hoover called his humble birthplace "physical proof of the unbounded opportunity of American life."
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
National Historic Site · IA
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.
Park report
Hours Exceptions
NoteWinter Hours; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; New Year's Day
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available13 activities
Park Name
InfoHerbert Hoover National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoIA
Phone
Info3196432541
heho_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoFrom April 1 - October 31, historic buildings and the visitor center are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From November 1 - March 31, historic buildings are open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the visitor center is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The grounds of the historic site are open 24 hours. Overnight parking is not allowed in the park.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Arts, Sculpture + 12 more
Weather Info
InfoSpring 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 hig
Getting There
InfoTake exit 254 off Interstate 80 to West Branch, Iowa. The Visitor Center is 0.3 mile north of Interstate 80.
Location
Info41.6679° N, -91.3523° W
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