President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site is located in Hope, Arkansas.
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A national historic site inside Hope
July is the busiest month
July averages about 791 visitors, 3.7 times January. When to go ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–93°, and about 70 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Oct and Nov
October and November are mild and quieter than average, with highs of 64–76°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Hope
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site is inside Hope, which has 10 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 2010
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site dates from 2010. About ↓
Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.
Crowds and weather, month by month
Bars: average monthly visitors, 2022–2025. Line: the typical afternoon high. Green months are mild and quieter than average.
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site is located in Hope, Arkansas. Built in 1917 by H. S. Garrett, in this house the 42nd president of the United States, Bill Clinton, spent the first four years of his life, having been born on August 19, 1946, at Julia Chester Hospital in Hope, Arkansas. The house was owned by Clinton's maternal grandparents, Edith Grisham and James Eldridge Cassidy, and they cared for him when his mother, Virginia, was away working as an anesthetist in New Orleans.
- Type
- National Historic Site
- Established
- 2010
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1994)
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.4K a year
- Official site
- nps.gov/wicl
Before you go
Where to stay near President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Hope (10) and Texarkana (32).
Texarkana
29,123 people
28 mi southwest of President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Visitor Center · 28 mi to the park
Washington
92 people
9 mi northwest of President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Visitor Center · 9 mi to the park
Prescott
2,949 people
15 mi northeast of President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Visitor Center · 15 mi to the park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From the visitor center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope | in town | — | 10 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 RV park | 8,445 | $92K | D− |
| Texarkana | 28 mi southwest | 40 min | 32 25 hotels · 5 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 29,123 | $170K | D− |
| Washington | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 92 | — | — |
| Prescott | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 2,949 | $82K | C− |
| Murfreesboro | 28 mi north | 45 min | 14 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 1,443 | $119K | B |
| Nashville | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 8 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 3,945 | $168K | C− |
| Yarborough Landing | 24 mi west | 35 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 380 | $101K | — |
| Stamps | 22 mi south | 35 min | 2 2 motels | 1,181 | $67K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service, from the visitor center
Also near President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home
Other well-known places within 69 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
126 mi State parkCrater of Diamonds State Park
66 mi National ParkHot Springs National Park2.5M visitors a year
69 mi National forestOuachita National Forest68 mi Theme parkMagic Springs and Crystal Falls
29 mi MuseumHistoric Washington State Park
62 mi GardenGarvan Woodland Gardens
31 mi MuseumAce of Clubs House66 mi Zoo & aquariumArkansas Alligator Farm and Petting ZooPhoto credits
Crater of Diamonds State Park: Doug Wertman from Rogers, AR, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Hot Springs National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Ouachita National Forest: U.S. Forest Service, Public domain · Historic Washington State Park: The original uploader was Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Garvan Woodland Gardens: Nngowen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ace of Clubs House: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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6,821 visitors in 2025
Every full year the Park Service has counted. 2020 (gold) was the pandemic year. Green is the record (2018).
Visiting President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home
Is President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site in Hope?
Yes. It’s inside Hope, AR. The address is 117 South Hervey Street, Hope, AR 71801.
When is the best time to visit President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site?
October and November, with highs of 64–76°. July is the busiest month (about 791 visitors).
How many people visit President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site each year?
6,821 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 10,845, set in 2018.
What is the closest airport to President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site?
Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) (TXK), about 27 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 196 miles.
Where should I stay near President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site?
Hope (in town, 10 places to stay), Texarkana (28 mi, 32 places to stay) and Prescott (15 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips from people in Hope
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Hope’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.