National Historic Site · Iowa, United States
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is a national historic site in Iowa, United States, covering 187 acres (76 ha), established in 1965.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Iowa, United States |
| Area | 187 acres (76 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 41.6686° N, 91.3481° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is a unit of the National Park System in West Branch, Iowa, United States. The buildings and grounds are managed by the National Park Service to commemorate the life of Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States. The park was established in 1965, shortly after it was named a National Historic Landmark. It now encompasses 186.8 acres (75.6 ha). Hoover spent the first eleven years of his life in West Branch. The son of a blacksmith who practiced close to the town, Hoover was born in a small cottage in 1874.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 119.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Herbert Hoover National Historic Site?
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is in Iowa, United States (41.6686° N, 91.3481° W).
When was Herbert Hoover National Historic Site established?
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Herbert Hoover National Historic Site?
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site covers 187 acres (76 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Hoover_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/heho/ — Official park page.