Herbert Hoover gravesite, National Historic Site
West Branch, Iowa, United States
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, 110 Parkside Drive, West Branch, IA 52358, USA
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VISITOR INFORMATION
Use the designated path from park parking. The gravesite is separate from the Presidential Library and Museum.
Park grounds are open 24 hours, though the gravesite loop road and its parking close to vehicles 10 p.m.–6 a.m.; visitor center hours differ.
Consider May–June or September–October for more comfortable weather; confirm current access and visiting hours.
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About Herbert Hoover gravesite, National Historic Site
President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover are buried on a grassy hill at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
The National Park Service protects and interprets the gravesite and surrounding historic grounds.
History happened here at Herbert Hoover gravesite, National Historic Site
Hoover died in 1964 and was buried in his hometown of West Branch.
Simple marble ledgers mark the two graves.
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PEOPLE AT REST HERE
Herbert Hoover
EXTERNAL LINKS
NPS, President and Mrs. Hoover gravesite: https://www.nps.gov/places/gravesite-of-president-and-mrs-hoover.htm
NPS, park hours and overnight vehicle access: https://home.nps.gov/heho/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm
Map coordinates: https://www.cedarcounty.iowa.gov/about/cemeteries/