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Herbert Hoover National Historic SiteLarge but simple white stone slabs mark two graves.
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
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Four brick-facade historic commercial buildings on Main Street.
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Part of the West Branch Commercial Historic District

West Branch

West Branch, Iowa offers a variety of goods and services. Historic downtown West Branch is half a block north of the Visitor Center. Main Street West Branch offers more information about visiting West Branch, including a shopping and dining guide and a business directory.

The West Branch Post Office is at the corner of Parkside Drive and Main Street, just north of the Visitor Center.

Nearby communities

More goods and services can be found in Iowa City and Coralville, 10 and 13 miles west of West Branch on I-80. For more information about Visiting Iowa City and Coralville, contact the Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau (ICCCVB).

Other nearby communities with goods and services include West Liberty (11 miles from West Branch) and Tipton (18 miles from West Branch).

Golden retriever on a leash.
Pets
Tips for a safe and fun visit with your pet.
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Girl with a junior ranger hat speaks with a park ranger.
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Activities for kids in the park or at home.
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A game of Hooverball on the White House lawn.  

Did You Know?
President Hoover's doctor designed an athletic game to keep him fit. "Hooverball" is similar to volleyball, but scored like tennis. Players heave a six-pound medicine ball over the net.
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Last Updated: December 21, 2007 at 11:48 EST