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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Rivers and Streams
 
Hoover Creek in Spring

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Hoover Creek meanders through the National Historic Site.

The tributary of the West Branch of Wapsinonoc Creek that runs through the National Historic Site has no official name but is known locally as Hoover Creek.

The creek also provides a part of the commemorative setting of the National Historic Site. It offers a serene place to contemplate how family and community values influenced a life of great achievements: a young boy, living, learning, playing, and exploring his small town, started on his way to becoming the 31st President of the United States.

 

Learn more about watershed planning to fix flooding, erosion, and water quality problems.

Trees and snow-covered banks along a creek.
Hoover Creek
The creek faces serious problems with water quality, erosion, and flooding.
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A man with binoculars searches for birds.
Inventory & Monitoring
Natural resources inventory and monitoring at Herbert Hoover NHS
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Pupils' desks, part of the Schoolhouse furnishings.
Take a virtual tour
Learn more about the historic buildings and landscape with an online tour.
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Two bright yellow flowers in a green field.
Tallgrass Prairie
The 81-acre restored tallgrass enhances the commemorative setting of the historic site.
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Photograph of Herbert Hoover as an infant.  

Did You Know?
Herbert Hoover was the first person born west of the Mississippi River to become president. Seven other presidents were born west of the river.
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Last Updated: October 06, 2008 at 12:44 EST