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William Howard Taft National Historic Site
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William Howard Taft National Historic Site

2038 Auburn Avenue

Cincinnati, OH

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Type

Park

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Landmarks

About this place

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.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Taft Education Center

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 4:00PM

The Taft Education Center is the park's main visitor center. The park grounds have different hours of operation and are open 9 am to 4 pm, seven days a week.

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.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

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"

Activities

FoodDiningGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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