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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWK6_to-herbert-hoover_West-Branch-IA.html
President of the United StatesNative son of IowaCitizen of the worldStatesmanHumanitarianEngineerAdministratorWho has worn the world's greatest honors with humilityThe State of Iowagrants theIowa Award
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWK4_friends-meetinghouse_West-Branch-IA.html
The Hoover family worshipped in this building along with neighbors and relatives who were members of the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers as they are often called. West Branch was predominately a Quaker community in the 1850's when this me…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWK3_schoolhouse_West-Branch-IA.html
The early settlers of West Branch had a strong regard for education, and in 1853 they built this school. It was used not only as a school but as a place of worship for the members of the Society of Friends. Originally the building housed all of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWK2_herbert-hoovers-birthplace_West-Branch-IA.html
"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 w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWJZ_herbert-hoover_West-Branch-IA.html
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 servi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWJX_dredging-amanas-millrace_Amana-IA.html
The Amana Millrace begins 6.5 miles west of here at the Iowa River. Workers from the seven Amana villages first began construction in 1865 using hand tools and oxen-drawn scrapers and wagons. The earthen levees were reinforced with wood posts and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWJW_windmill-house_Amana-IA.html
The original use of this building is unknown. It was used to manufacture a feed additive for hogs from 1908-1932, so that it is commonly referred to as the "Hog Powder House."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWJT_amana-colonies_Amana-IA.html
Has been designated a Registered National Historic LandmarkUnder the provisions of theHistoric Sites Act of August 21, 1935This site possesses exceptional valuein commemorating or illustratingthe history of the United StatesU.S. Department of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWJQ_power-for-amanas-mills_Amana-IA.html
Six and one-half miles in length, the Amana Millrace was built in 1865 - 1869 to provide waterpower for the community's mills in Middle Amana and Amana. Here at Amana the millrace powered the woolen mill, calico factory, flour mill and sawmill.Wat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWJH_dedicated-to-you-a-free-citizen-in-a-free-land_Des-Moines-IA.html
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of Iowa by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the TreasuryAs the inspirational symbol of theUnited States Savings Bonds Independence Drivefrom May 16 to July 4,1…