Birthplace of Ronald Reagan

The Birthplace of Ronald Reagan is a two-story brick building located in Tampico's historic downtown district, with the family's living quarters on the second floor. The upstairs apartment is now arranged to show how the household was organized during the time the family lived there.

The building opened in 1896 with a tavern operating on the ground floor while rental apartments were available upstairs. The Reagan family moved in during 1906 and stayed for five years before leaving Tampico.

The house tells the story of modest everyday life in a small American town during the early 1900s, showing how ordinary families lived during that era. Walking through the rooms, you see how people arranged their homes and went about their daily routines.

The house welcomes visitors during daytime hours and provides a walk-through tour of the restored rooms upstairs. It's best to check ahead for current hours and how long the visit typically takes.

The rooms contain furnishings and objects from that era, giving you a sense of how the living space looked when the family called it home. One specific spot is marked to show where the birth took place.

Location: Tampico

Inception: June 3, 1982

Part of: Main Street Historic District

GPS coordinates: 41.63111,-89.78583

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20