§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
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.
Weather 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"
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Tue
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 12 mph S
Wed
89°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
7 to 10 mph SW
Thu
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 10 mph SW
Fri
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 10 mph W
Sat
86°F
Sunny
0 to 6 mph SW
Sun
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 8 mph W
Mon
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 8 mph N
