S Polaris St, Denison, TX 75020 is the actual street address for this "large head monument" of the late president in Denison, Tex - his birthplace. read more

Back in last century when we lived in Sherman TX we came here for brief visit. Toured inside. Skipped the inside visit this trip. Spoiled with what one can get on internet now a days. Ike was only here for 18 months as his dad got better job to move to Abilene, KS. Railroad tracks out front of house where the railroad ran back in 1890s when he lived here. read more

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I'm a huge presidential history nerd. Not only am I reading a biography on each president in order, but I plan to visit each Presidential birthplace and their final resting place(s). Eisenhower's birthplace did not disappoint. It never fails! I'm always overcome with gratitude when I visit a place like this. Our country is so lucky we have people aware enough to mobilize and preserve history. The birthplace is larger than I expected, but I love the way they've arranged and "claimed" the area. It's definitely worth the $4 to see the visitors center museum and go up to the house and have a short informational meeting. FOUR BUCKS? Really? That's all to experience history? What a steal! It should probably have been more, I would have paid it. I only have one small complaint. I love a good informational display. I can usually just read and read. However, the informational boards inside the visitors center museum are just too "busy". The right informational board is a pleasure to read, but when they get overloaded with writing and info, they get overwhelming and I think you lose people. People don't want to read all that. It's a fine line for sure. I wish there was more room to include additional displays so one didn't feel so bombarded with information. The docent at the house was a guy...last name Neely. Very knowledgeable and personable. Appreciate the Texas Historical Commission; glad I went. read more

Eisenhower Birthplace Historic Site - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Denison, Texas

There are a few buildings in addition to the house, a picnic area, nice restrooms, and a short movie. The docent was excellent with his story telling. The house has many historical items in it. It's amazing how many lived in such a small space. read more

The tour was closed did a self guided tour. There's lots of history from the house, birth place so much history. read more

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We stopped at the visitor center and paid our admission fees. They have a small museum and a video of the life of Dwight Eisenhower. Afterwards we walked the short distance to his birthplace. Our tour guide Ken gave us a brief description of the house and how it became the property of historic society. Also a reflection of the how the Eisenhower's came to Denison and the 1 1/2 years that they lived in the house. read more

I stopped off here late in the day today. It was around 4:15 by the time I arrived and I had seen they closed at 5 p.m. so I knew my visit would have to be a quick one. With that said I was determined to see as much as I could. Every hour on the hour there is a tour, so I had just missed that, with that being said, I was still able to see the outside of the house and visit the museum inside the Visitor Center to hear the history of the site and how it became a part of the Texas Historical Sites. The video is only 7 minutes and is a must see, but I also recommend chatting with the ladies inside because they are very knowledgable about the site and others in the area. read more

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Wow this place was so cool if your in the area you need to go check out history. I'm almost positive we saw a lady walk by and say hi and was walking to the tree line by the train tracks and she straight up vanished. My wife and I even looked around to see where she went lol , maybe there was a trap door somewhere we didn't see or maybe it was a friendly coast walking the grounds. Either way this place is beautiful. I recommend walking the trail by the train tracks it's just so nice read more

Disappointing in that we had to either wait over an hour to be able to see Ike's birthplace home or take a self guided tour, which was to only walk the grounds and peek inside windows. There was nothing to occupy our time, if we chose to wait. Hubby and I were the only visitors on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. After we walked around the house, and made it back to the car, we saw the staff lady sitting on the back porch playing on her phone. Guess whatever was on her phone was more important than showing visitors the historic site. read more

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If your a history buff like I am, you'll enjoy this state historic site of where our 34th President, Dwight David Eisenhower was born. From the 12 minute video, to the period architecture and furnishings to the very sweet lady, Chris, who gave us a guided tour .....it was a wonderful experience! As you can tell much has changed in the 125 years since his birth. What was once a busy neighborhood is now a quiet quaint getaway. It is off the beaten path as another reviewer posted, but it is in no way a challenge to find.....if you can read a map and/or have a navigator, all you have to do is follow those and the numerous signs directing you there and it's really simple to find. I highly recommend to history buffs and anyone else who "Liked Ike"! read more

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Great tour. Great price. Friendly staff. Buy a "I like Ike" button. We were the only ones visiting on the day we were there and it was really nice visit. read more

Eisenhower Birthplace Historic Site - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Denison, Texas

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Took my mother here last summer as a way to kill about two hours. It's quite a challenge finding this place. You drive right through downtown Denison, and venture off into a shady neighborhood. The visitor's center pops up out of nowhere. Two old homes next to it have been converted into make shift resting areas. Inside the museum (which is an old house) you can view vintage Eisenhower memorabilia, watch a short film on his life, and choose to take the tour. Which is only $4. For some reason they charged me as a student, and I got in for $3. I bought a vintage postcard, and the guide came to take us up the hill. Outside, there is a life size statue of Ike, the gardens (which are tended by college students and volunteers), and the house. It's an old two story Victorian. Inside, every room is decorated with items that were commonly used during the late 1800s. Note, these are not items from The Eisenhower Estate. I think the only item that actually belonged to the family was the baby cradle. The house is well worth the time. It took about an hour to see everything. The upstairs is blocked off and used for storage. It's a good thing we couldn't go up there.; the steps are so narrow I'm surprised anyone can fit climbing up it! Recommend for history buffs, people who love to view old homes, parents to teach their children about history, or heck, everyone! This was a fantastic tour! read more

Nice quaint historic site...it's a little bit off the beaten path, but there are signs directing you once you get off 75. The area surrounding the historic site is a little rundown, but they've kept up the grounds of the Eisenhower site nicely. If you're in the area and have some free time (like I did), it's worth stopping by, but note that they are closed on Mondays. read more

As a fan of United States history and Texas salesman (someone who brags all day long about how great Texas is), Eisenhower Birthplace Historic Site is a great find. I sort of just stumbled upon the place for the first time while writing a paper about Dwight and his many accomplishments. Did you know Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to have a pilots liscense? He was also the first president to enter a nuclear submarine, but the real interesting facts about Eisenhower one should swing by his birthplace. I think you will be suprised to learn some of the different ways Eisenhower influenced certain historical events that produced positive outcome. read more

We were staying at a campground on Lake Texoma which had a list of 'things to do in the area'. Included on that list was this Historic Site, otherwise I don't know that we would have ever known about it, which would have been a shame! Our future President was born here in 1890 and would move away before his third birthday. Still, it's interesting to hear the family history and to see the room in which he was born. The site contains a small visitor center which has a short movie along with the homesite. You are able to take in the museum and movie for no charge. If you wish to tour the home there is a charge of $4 per person, well worth it in our opinion. read more

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A bit underdone but I can't complain for the free price. The only pay aspect is the tour ($4), but I didn't have time to stay for the 1:00 and I missed the 11:30. Let them play the video while you look at the two rooms of historical info, then take a walk up to the birthplace house (if you didn't snag a tour). Not terribly much to see, but again not terribly much to pay. Maybe a tour would provide the missing value. read more

This place is wonderful! It's a quaint area with plenty of room to park and walk around. The starting point with the video and information was interesting. The walk to the actual house for the tour included all little facts about the area as it was back then. I must admit I learned more than I thought I would! Very interesting man he was! BTW new management and lots of wonderful changes coming. I will go again next year to see improvements! read more

It was a nice little visit. There were picnic area and exhibit room, with a short video. The home itself took 20 minutes to tour. Entire visit about an hour could if been a little longer if you read and looked at every exhibit and article. Very educational read more

A great low key presidential history site. The historic site is set in the middle of a very modest neighborhood and that adds to the authenticity of what you will see and hear. Small building/museum with Ike information. $4 dollars for the tour of Eisenhower's birthplace house. We were the only ones on the tour. Can make a visit in 60 to 90 minutes. read more