Woodrow Wilson Family Home, Columbia

The Woodrow Wilson Family Home is a home that dates back to the Victorian era. It was the house of the 28th President of the United States. It was the house of his parents, Dr. Joseph Ruggles Wilson and his wife Jeannie Woodrow Wilson. It houses pieces of art, furniture, pictures and other elements that date from the 1850s and 1870s. The surrounding land around the house was divided into a back garden used for growing fruits and vegetables and a front yard for flowers. The design of the garden was established by Jeannie Woodrow Wilson.

Image Courtesy of Flickr and Warren LeMay.

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Sight Name: Woodrow Wilson Family Home
Sight Location: Columbia, USA (See walking tours in Columbia)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles

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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.6 Km or 3.5 Miles