Van Buren sites that I have visited:
Birthplace marker Kinderhook, NY
The Decatur House Washington DC
Home 'Lindenwald' Kinderhook, NY
Gravesite Kinderhook Cemetery Kinderhook, NY
Van Buren's 'Lindenwald' has been called the 'Monticello' of the north. It was the first house in America with running water and indoor plumbing. Having worked as a plumber myself, I found this particularly interesting.
Martin Van Buren was the first President to be born an American citizen. He was also the first President of non British decent. He was Dutch. Van Buren was Andrew Jacksons Vice President and hand picked successor. He also helped Jackson found the modern Democratic party. The Panic of 1837 was the Great Depression of Van Burens day. Much like Hoover 90 years later, Van Buren was blamed for the economic downturn. And also like Hoover he was limited to one term as a result.
In his retirement he twice attempted to run for President on minor party tickets. He died at his Lindenwald home in 1862.
Gravesite Kinderhook Cemetery Kinderhook, NY
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| Historical marker at Van Burens birthsite. The house is long gone, so the historical marker is in some random yard in Kinderhook, NY |
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| The house in which Van Buren was born is long gone, but this is what the birthsite looks like today. |
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| The Decatur House, just a stones throw from the White House was once the home of Martin Van Buren |
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| The Decatur House. Washington DC |
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| Martin Van Buren's 'Lindenwald' home. I enjoyed the tour. Especially since they allowed pictures inside. |
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| Picture I took of Lindenwald on my return trip in September 2013 |
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| Me at Lindenwald in September 2013 |
Van Buren's 'Lindenwald' has been called the 'Monticello' of the north. It was the first house in America with running water and indoor plumbing. Having worked as a plumber myself, I found this particularly interesting.
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| Portrait of Van Buren in Lindenwald |
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| Portrait of Martin Van Burens wife Hannah Hoes Van Buren. She died young, many years before Martin became President |
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| The cane on the bed was a gift from Andrew Jackson |
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| One of the earliest tubs in America |
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| One of the earliest inhouse restrooms in America. it looks uncomfortable |
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| One of the first indoor sinks in America |
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| Hanging out with Martin Van Buren in downtown Kinderhook. |
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| Probably the hardest to read of all Presidents Gravesites |
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| Martin Van Buren's individual marker |
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| Me at the Van Buren gravesite in Kinderhook, NY in September 2009. I left my sunglasses in the car and it was bright. Which explains the squinting. |
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| My return trip to Van Buren's grave in September 2013 |
Martin Van Buren was the first President to be born an American citizen. He was also the first President of non British decent. He was Dutch. Van Buren was Andrew Jacksons Vice President and hand picked successor. He also helped Jackson found the modern Democratic party. The Panic of 1837 was the Great Depression of Van Burens day. Much like Hoover 90 years later, Van Buren was blamed for the economic downturn. And also like Hoover he was limited to one term as a result.
In his retirement he twice attempted to run for President on minor party tickets. He died at his Lindenwald home in 1862.
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