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Which President's home is 'Ash Lawn'?

James Monroe. Ash Lawn re-creates the atmosphere of an early 19th century Southern plantation. It was named 'Highland' until 1838, when James Monroe changed its name.

Which President's home is 'The Hermitage'?

Andrew Jackson. In 1788, Jackson purchased the land that would become 'The Hermitage', but it was 31 years before he had enough money to build it. His wife oversaw the decorating, but did not live to enjoy it.

Which President's home is 'Peacefield'?

John Adams. 'Peacefield' which John Adams later named 'Old House' was a very simple small home. Abigail called the house 'a wren's nest', because there were so many birds. She would warn her friends to be aware of this when they came to visit.

Which President's home is 'Sagamore Hill'?

Theodore Roosevelt. 'Sagamore Hill' was built by Teddy Roosevelt between 1884 and 1885 to be his home 'for the rest of his life'. It was first referred to as the 'Summer White House' where many national and international leaders visited.

Which President's home is 'Westland'?

Grover Cleveland. When Cleveland retired, he bought 'Westland', a huge mansion where he lived until he died on June 24, 1908.

Which President's home is 'Sherwood Forest'?

John Tyler. 'Sherwood Forest' Plantation has been the continuous residence of the Tyler family since the President purchased it in 1842.

Which President's home is 'The Little White House'?

Franklin Roosevelt. First called 'Springwood' in Warm Springs, Georgia, the Roosevelt's family history is centered here. F.D.R. died in 'The Little White House' on April 12, 1945.

Which President's home is 'The Beeches'?

Calvin Coolidge. Purchased in 1930, Coolidge bought an estate in Northampton called 'The Beeches', which had iron gates to keep curious visitors at a distance.

Which President's home is 'Rancho del Cielo'?

Ronald Reagan. 'Rancho del Cielo' means 'Ranch in the Sky'. The ranch communicates much about Ronald Reagan, his idealogies, diligence and hard work. He built the ranch himself.

Which President's home is 'Monticello'?

Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson designed and built his home and chose the name 'Monticello', an Italian word meaning 'little mountain'. His home is a hilltop mansion.