• Photo of the Eisenhower Farm. Courtesy of Stan Cohen.

    Eisenhower

    National Historic Site Pennsylvania

Natural Features & Ecosystems

A wetland area just east of the Redding Farm

A wetland area just east of the Redding Farm

C. Davis

Situated in the Triassic Lowland Section of the Piedmont Province, the Eisenhower National Historic Site contains interesting natural features including two streams, riparian areas, small wetland areas, and several vernal pools.

Did You Know?

West Point cadet Eisenhower (far left) on guard duty

General Dwight D. Eisenhower would have been a sailor if born a year later.    He applied to the Naval Academy in 1911, but did not meet the age requirements – he was too old.  He was accepted to his second choice, the US Military Academy at West Point.