Nixon, Richard, Birthplace
Why it's listed
This one-story frame house at 18061 Yorba Linda Boulevard in Yorba Linda, California, was built in 1912 by Frank Nixon and is where his son, Richard Milhous Nixon, was born on January 9, 1913. The house has five rooms, a screen porch and a bath on the ground floor, plus a small attic bedroom reached by a narrow, steep staircase. It is painted white with green trim, and the form describes it as architecturally modest, typical of small California dwellings often built by itinerant carpenters. Outbuildings, a fence and a garage stand on the property, and the Union Water Company Canal marks its northern boundary. Frank Nixon married Hannah Milhous in 1908 and came to Yorba Linda in 1912. The Nixon family acquired final title in the 1920s, and the property was later bought by the Yorba Linda School District. The property was recognized for its connection to a President's birth, not for its design. Its condition was rated fair.
Significance in brief: The house is significant as the birthplace of President Richard Milhous Nixon, born there on January 9, 1913. The form states it has little architectural merit, so its importance rests on the presidential association under political significance.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 71000171, listed December 17, 1971. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 18061 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Listed | December 17, 1971 |
| Reference number | 71000171 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 20th Century |
| Architect / builder | Frank Nixon (built 1912) |
| Architectural style | Typical small California dwelling of the type built by itinerant carpenters; no formal style named |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated May 31, 1973 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition rated fair; owned by the Yorba Linda Elementary School District; the form checks occupied and a private residence use with presidential birthplace noted. |
| Acreage | 3 |
| Coordinates | 33.88954, -117.81818 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 71000171.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q2262830
- This listing as JSON
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