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Now a National Historic Landmark, Franklin Delano Roosevelt built the Little White House in 1932 while governor of New York, prior to being inaugurated as president in 1933. He first came to Warm Springs in 1924 hoping to find a cure for the infantile paralysis (polio) that had struck him in 1921.
As President-elect, during the Depression winter of 1932-33, he went twice to Warm Springs staying in his new house. Finished in 1932, the Little White House is a modest, six room one-story cottage. The wooden building features a four-columned central temple form portico.
The Little White House was the personal retreat of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, located in the Historic District of Warm Springs, Georgia. He first came to Warm Springs (formerly known as Bullochville) in 1924 for polio treatment, and liked the area so much that, as Governor of New York , he had a home built ...
401 Little White House Rd. Warm Springs GA 31830. Get Directions. Phone. (706) 655-5870. Rates. Adults: $13.00. Seniors (62+): $9.75. Youth (ages 6-17): $7.50. Child (under 6): $0.00. Hours of Operation. Monday : 9:00am - 4:45pm. Tuesday : 9:00am - 4:45pm. Wednesday : 9:00am - 4:45pm. Thursday : 9:00am - 4:45pm. Friday : 9:00am - 4:45pm.
- 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, 31830, GA
- (706) 655-5870
Little White House. 865 reviews. #1 of 9 things to do in Warm Springs. Historic SitesHistory Museums. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM. Write a review. About. President Franklin D. Roosevelt built his "Little White House" in Warm Springs, Georgia, in 1932 while serving as governor of New York. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
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- When is Little White House open?Little White House is open:Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
- What hotels are near Little White House?Hotels near Little White House: (0.90 mi) Aiden By Best Western @ Warm Springs Hotel And Event Center (0.37 mi) The historic Art Deco Hardaway Cott...
- What restaurants are near Little White House?Restaurants near Little White House: (0.66 mi) Dinner's Ready by Chad (0.69 mi) The Bulloch House Restaurant (0.66 mi) Lightnin' Bugs Bakery & Cafe...
- What attractions are near Little White House?Attractions near Little White House: (0.78 mi) Historic Pools Museum (1.54 mi) Warm Springs Winery (3.94 mi) F. D. Roosevelt State Park (2.46 mi) W...
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Oct 9, 2023 · Address: 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830. Phone: (706) 655-5870. Website: https://gastateparks.org/LittleWhiteHouse. History. In 1924, Franklin D. Roosevelt came to Warm Springs seeking therapy for polio in the town’s mineral springs.
April 12, 2021. Primary image courtesy of Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site. On October 3, 1924 Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Warm Springs, Georgia for the first time. It was his last hope of finding a cure for the polio that had left him crippled three years earlier.
