Details for Birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5181007359

Data

Marker Number 7359
Atlas Number 5181007359
Marker Title Birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower
Index Entry Eisenhower, Dwight D., Birthplace of
Address 609 S. Lamar Ave.
City Denison
County Grayson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 728432
UTM Northing 3737020
Subject Codes World War II
Marker Year 1962
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site. RTHL medallion 1962, inscription plate added 1968.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size RTHL medallion and plate
Marker Text Thirty-fourth president of the United States; born here Oct. 14, 1890, third son of David J. and Ida Elizabeth Stover Eisenhower. Dwight Eisenhower graduated from the U. S. Military Academy, 1915; in 1943, during World War II, was appointed commanding general of Allied Forces in Europe; served as president of Columbia University, 1948-1952; was President of U. S., 1952-1960; active elder statesman later. (1968)

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