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William Howard Taft National Historic Site OH

Lat, Long: 39.11970352, -84.50758951

Designation: National Historic Site

High atop one of Cincinnati's most prominent hilltops stands the two-story Greek Revival house where William Howard Taft was born and grew up. Hard work, a good education, and an interest in civic duty are attributes that made the Taft family outstanding leaders over the years. The environment that shaped Taft's character and philosophy is highlighted on a visit to the site.

Weather:

The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 48 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 77 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just under 40". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of less than 12"

Directions:

From I-71 north; Take Exit 2 (Reading Road and Eden Park Drive). Stay in right lane; turn left at first stoplight onto Dorchester Avenue, and go to the top of the hill. Turn right on Auburn Avenue and go 1 ½ blocks to the site. Park will be on the right. From I-71S, take Exit 3 (Taft Road). Follow Taft Road westbound. Go 0.75 mile to Auburn Avenue. Turn left and go 0.5 mile to the site. Park will be on the left.

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Address/Contact:

2038 Auburn Avenue

Cincinnati, US, 45219

Phone: 5136843262

Email: kerry_wood@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

A yellow two-story brick building with tall windows and green shutters on themA tan and brick sided building with a corner entrance featuring tall glass windows and doors.A yellow building to the right with a red brick sidewalk leading to a tan and red buildingA lobby area with red and white square tiles and two people standing at a counter with a ranger.A sitting model of an older man in a vest, shirt and pants next to a replica of a car & canoe on topSeveral small and medium-sized glass-covered boxes with different displays inside of them on a wallSeveral books and gift items arranged in rows on slotted wallsTall display columns arranged in rows inside of a large room with photos and text on them.A room inside of a house showing two portraits of men and a fireplace on a wall between two windows.A large room with individual columns of artifacts and display items in the center and wall displaysA large open book on display in a glass-enclosed case.A dark wooden baby crib with wooden spindles sits inside of a bedroom.