National Historic Landmark

Nixon, Richard, Birthplace

Yorba Linda, Orange County, California
Listed
December 17, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000171

About this property

The birthplace and early childhood home of Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States is located on the grounds of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California, and serves as a historic house museum. The house was built in 1912 on family ranchland; Nixon was born there the following year. He and his family stayed there until 1922, when they moved to Whittier, California. The former home was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973, and a California Historical Landmark in 1994.

Location

18061 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda, Orange County, California
33.88922, -117.81795

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Nixon, Richard, Birthplace listed on the National Register?

Nixon, Richard, Birthplace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Nixon, Richard, Birthplace?

Nixon, Richard, Birthplace is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Nixon, Richard, Birthplace a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Nixon, Richard, Birthplace has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Nixon, Richard, Birthplace?

The period of significance for Nixon, Richard, Birthplace is recorded as the industrial era.

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