William Howard Taft National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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27th President and 10th Chief Justice of The United States.

From the time of his birth in 1857 until he embarked on a political career that would win him the two highest offices in the nation, William Howard Taft lived here, surrounded by family and what his mother called "inspiration to everything that was good."

		Places to Visit Visit us at the Taft Education Center (TEC) come visit with the our knowledgeable park staff and volunteers, pick up important literature and directions to other historical sites in Cincinnati, find out why Cincinnati is called the Queen City. While at the TEC come on over and talk to Charlie an animatronics Robot who has the likeness of William Howard Taft's youngest son.

For Kids

Explore some of young Will Taft's favorite events while growing up at #60 Auburn Ave. Come share the parks annual Easter egg hunt and magic show. The event isn't complete without the Easter bunny. The park staff and community come together to bring cheer to future stewards of America's treasures.

		Learn more about the park Visitors to the site will experience the role William Howard Taft's family and social environment had in molding his character and philosophy during his boyhood in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his later years of public service.

Senior Citizens Centers

Senior Citizen groups looking for Discovery, Learn About America's best kept treasures.

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William Howard Taft National Historic Site
2038 Auburn Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

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Phone

Visitor Information
(513) 684-3262 ext. 201

Headquarters
(513) 684-3262 ext. 303

Fax

(513) 684-3627

Climate

Cincinnati's weather is temperate and seasonal. Summers are hot and humid with cool evenings. The mean annual temperature is 54 °F (12 °C), with an average annual snowfall of 32 inches (81.3 cm) and an average annual rainfall of 41 inches (1,040 mm). The wettest seasons are the spring and summer, although rainfall is fairly constant all year round. During the winter, particularly in January and February, several days of snow can be expected, allowing for winter sports, although snowfall is lighter than in most of Ohio. Winter temperatures range from 27 to 43 °F (3 to 6°C) and summer temperatures range from 66 to 86 °F (19 to 30 °C).[1] The highest recorded temperature was 103.0 °F (39.4 °C) on 1988-08-17, and the lowest recorded temperature was 22 °F (30 °C) on 1994-01-19.[2]
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