Herbert Hoover was born in this tiny two room cottage and lived on the edge of the small town of West Branch until he was ten years old. Tragically both his father and mother died young and he was sent to live in Oregon with his uncle. Stop at the visitor center and watch a short movie about his childhood. A walking tour around the grounds includes numerous restored buildings. Four are opened to the public – the cottage, blacksmith shop, schoolhouse, and meetinghouse.
The visitor center is accessible.The sidewalks and boardwalks are all in good condition.The buildings have ramps to the entrances but the cottage has a step up at the doorway. It’s possible peek inside and get a look at the living room.
Parking for RVs is across the street from the visitor center. Park
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