Frank and Hannah Milhous Nixon bought the land and built this farm house in 1912. He planted orange and lemon trees on eight acres. They had one child at the time, Harold, who was about three years old. The following January 9, their second son, Richard, was born. Of the five Nixon boys, Richard was the only one born at home. Edward, the youngest son, was born in Whittier and never lived in the house.
"I was born in a house my father built."
President Richard Nixon
(1913-1994)
In 1912 Frank and Hannah Nixon built this modest farmhouse on their small citrus ranch. Here Richard Nixon was born, January 9, 1913, and spent his first nine years. He served his country as Congressman, U.S. Senator, Vice President, and 37th President of the United States (1969-1974). He was the first native-born Californian to hold the presidency. President Nixon Achieved significant advances in international diplomacy by end in U.S involvement in the Vietnam War, opening lines of communication with China and the Soviet Union, and initiating the Middle East Peace Process.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 1015
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace.
Dedicated January 9, 1995
- California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Commemorates the Birthplace and Honors the Patriotic Service of Richard Nixon
Statesman
37th President of the United States of America
Born January 9, 1913 - 1912
Built by Frank and Hannan Nixon from a Kit.
Historical Site #8
Yorba Linda Historical Society - The Richard Nixon Birthplace Foundation
Incorporated to preserve the Birthplace of America's 37th President, Richard Nixon.
This plaque is dedicated to those true fiends on President's Day, February 16, 2009, with appreciation and respect for their good work in saving the President's boyhood home so it may be visited and experienced by generations to come.
Planted by Richard Nixon's father Frank in 1912
- Birthplace of Richard Milhous Nixon
President of the United States of America
Inaugurated January 20, 1969
Inaugurated for second term January 20, 1973
We are proud of our native son
A man who has spared nothing of himself
to help build a great nation. - The Birthplace of Richard Milhous Nixon
Who through devotion to his country rose to become Vice President of the United States of America 1952-1960
