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Hoover-Minthorn House Museum

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115 S River St Newberg OR 97132
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(503) 538-6629
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Long before he was president of the United States, Herbert Hoover lived here in Oregon. At the age of 11 (in 1885), he moved in with his uncle, Dr. John Henry Minthorn and grew up in this large house, which was restored in the 1950s. Among displays are some of the original furniture and decor. Admission charges vary for adults, seniors and children. Newberg is about a one-hour drive south of...

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In 1885 Dr. Henry Minthorn invited his orphan nephew Herbert "Bertie" Hoover to come west and join the Minthorn family in Newberg. Built in 1881, the restored frame house, the oldest and most significant of Newberg's original structures, still has many of its original furnishings, including the President's boyhood bed and dresser. Hoover maintained his connection to Newberg, and visited several...

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The Hoover-Minthorn House Museum was made out of the house that Herbert Hoover lived in for 3 years in his youth - from 1885 to 1888. Hoover lived with the Minthorns after his parents passed away....

A hidden treasure of presidential history

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Herbert Hoover's reputation was ruined by the Great Depression. But you'll be impressed by his many accomplishments, especially when you visit this simple Quaker home where he lived with his uncle, Dr. Minthorn. After being orphaned in Iowa, young Herbert Hoover was sent from relative to relative until his uncle invited him to Oregon. The 11-year-old rode alone for the...

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Boyhood home of Herbert Hoover, 31st U.S. President
Yamhill Co., Yamhill, U.S. Presidents, Quaker, Presidents, President Hoover, Oregon Trail, Newberg or, Newberg, Historical Exhibits, Historic Place, Historic Home, Herbert Hoover, Chehalem Valley

Hoover-Minthorn House Museum can be found at S River St 115. The following is offered: Theater. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Newberg there are 1 other Theater. An overview can be found here.

Since 1955 the company has been providing Museums And Art Galleries.

Long before he was president of the United States, Herbert Hoover lived here in Oregon. At the age of 11 (in 1885), he moved in with his uncle, Dr. John Henry Minthorn and grew up in this large house, which was restored in the 1950s. Among displays are some of the original furniture and decor. Admission charges vary for adults, seniors and children. Newberg is about a one-hour drive south of...

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