President Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover's Rapidan Camp

Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States, bought the land for his summer weekend retreat in 1929, during the first peaceful days of his administration. The camp provided Hoover and his wife much needed rest and recreation ...

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

"My grandparents and my parents came here in a covered wagon. In this community they toiled and worshipped God. They lie buried on your hillside. The most formative years of my boyhood were spent here. My roots are in ...

To Herbert Hoover

President of the United States

Native son of Iowa

Citizen of the world

Statesman

Humanitarian

Engineer

Administrator

Who has worn the world's greatest honors with humility

The State of Iowa

grants the

Iowa Award

Marker is on North Downey Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Herbert Hoover's Birthplace

"This cottage where I was born is physical proof of the unbounded opportunity of American life."

In 1871, Jesse Hoover built this two-room cottage near his blacksmith shop and moved in with his wife, Hulda, and young son, Theodore. Herbert Hoover ...

Herbert Hoover

This site commemorates the life and accomplishments of Herbert Hover, 31st President (1929-1932). The first president born west of the Mississippi River. Hoover grew up in a tradition that deeply influenced his ideals and long life of public service. On ...