John Wayne Birthplace

216 South 2nd Street
Winterset, IA, 50273
515-462-1044

URL : http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

overview : The life story of John Wayne began in the central Iowa town of Winterset. He was born Marion Morrison on May 26, 1907, the son of Clyde and Mary Brown Morrison.

collections : This modest four-room home has been restored to reflect its appearance in 1907, the year of the Duke’s birth. An impressive collection of John Wayne memorabilia includes unique items such as the eyepatch worn in the movie True Grit, a hat worn in Rio Lobo, and a prop suitcase used in the film Stagecoach.

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