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Eisenhower National Historic Site

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania • Adams County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

This historic site preserves the retirement home and working farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield, it served as their personal retreat from 1950 until his death in 1969.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
690.5
Listed Date
11/27/1967
Other Names
See Also:gettysburg Battlefield Historic District

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military; Politics/Government
Periods of Significance
1950 Ad - 1974 Ad; 1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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