West Branch, Iowa

Yesterday we left Indiana and continued northwest through Illinois and into Iowa.

We’re staying at an RV park just off the highway near the little town of West Branch.  The biggest thing here is that it’s the birth place of Herbert Hoover and site of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum.  John and I spent the afternoon visiting the site and learning more about the 31st president.

This is the cabin he was raised in on the original grounds that his family owned.  His mother and father and 3 children lived here.

This is the schoolhouse built in 1853.  It was originally located 2 blocks away and then moved to the museum grounds in 1971.

It was an interesting and educational day 🙂 and here’s a great quote from Herbert Hoover that speaks directly to all of us:

“. . . days should be filled with adventure and great undertakings, with participation in good and comforting things.” – Herbert Hoover