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Legacy
The Foundation of
Linbrook Heritage Estate
The Historic Hoover House is one of three distinct properties that make up Linbrook Heritage Estate. Alongside Linbrook Hall and the Neal Agricultural and Industrial Museum, the Hoover House honors the stories of the land and people who shaped this region. Together, these properties preserve a legacy of faith, family, and farming—an invitation to remember and celebrate the past.
Plan Your Visit
Volunteer-guided tours of the Historic Hoover House offer a meaningful journey through Randolph County’s history. Visitors will gain insight into the life of the Hoover family and the broader context of rural life in the early 1900s. The tour also shares the connection between Randolph County’s Hoovers and the 31st President of the United States, Herbert Hoover.
Tour Information:
-Reservations are required.
*Hoover House will be open each year on Steam Day.
-School and community groups are welcome—custom tours available with two weeks’ notice.
-Contact us at 336.861.6959 or info@linbrook.org to schedule your tour and learn more.
Welcome to the Historic Hoover House
Built in 1905 by Edd Hoover, the Historic Hoover House stands as a beautifully restored tribute to Randolph County’s rural past. This charming six-room farmhouse invites visitors to experience life as it was from 1905 to 1944—complete with original furnishings, heirloom treasures, and stories passed down through generations.
Edd Hoover built this home with his own hands and the help of two mules, clearing land he had purchased in 1902. His daughter Myrtle returned in the 1930s to care for her mother, bringing with her her husband, Jefferson Dorsett, and their growing family. Three daughters were raised in the home, including Bertie—mother of Linbrook Heritage Estate founder Jerry Neal. Many Sunday afternoons were spent here sharing meals with family and walks with Great-Grandfather Edd; moments that forever connected Mr. Neal to this land.
A Glimpse Into
past
Randolph County’s
Step back in time and relive the daily rhythms of early 20th-century farm life. Originally built as a modest two-room home by Edd Hoover and his wife Charity, the Hoover House was later expanded as the family grew. Today, the home reflects the warmth, resilience, and simplicity of a family rooted deeply in the land they loved.
