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Main Street West Branch
West Branch, Iowa is a charming and historic small town located just 6 miles from Iowa City on I-80. Our Main Street features an eclectic mix of old and new businesses to explore. Herbert Clark Hoover, the 31st President of the United States of America (March 4, 1929 – March 4, 1933), was born in West Branch on August 10, 1874 to Quaker blacksmith Jesse Clark Hoover and his wife, Hulde Minthorn Hoover. Hoover’s birthplace cottage, burial plot, and Presidential Library-Museum provide a unique and interesting opportunity to explore history in West Branch, Iowa. West Branch is a desirable visitor’s destination and a place of hometown pride that shows in the vibrant downtown & unique offerings. We are proud to be accredited by Main Street Iowa and Main Street America. Learn more about what to eat, shop and explore in West Branch at mainstreetwestbranch.org.