List of residences of presidents of the United States facts for kids

The President of the United States lives and works in the White House in Washington, D.C. But before and after their time as president, and sometimes even during, presidents have lived in many other homes. These can be their private family homes, vacation spots, or even official residences they used when they held other important jobs.

Private Homes of U.S. Presidents

Many U.S. presidents lived in special homes before or after their time in the White House. These homes often tell a story about their lives and where they came from.

Mount Vernon, George Washington's large farm home in Virginia.

Peacefield, the home of John Adams and John Quincy Adams in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's farm home in Virginia. It's even on the back of the U.S. nickel coin!

Montpelier, James Madison's farm home in Virginia.

Lincoln Home, Abraham Lincoln's house in Springfield, Illinois.

Springwood, Franklin D. Roosevelt's home in Hyde Park, New York.

The Kennedy Compound, John F. Kennedy's family home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.

La Casa Pacifica, Richard Nixon's home in San Clemente, California.

Walker's Point, George H. W. Bush's home in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Mar-a-Lago - a large estate in Palm Beach, Florida, owned by Donald Trump.

Here is a list of some important homes where presidents lived with their families:

Presidential Vacation Homes

Presidents often need a place to relax away from the busy White House. These vacation homes are sometimes given special nicknames by the media.

The Summer White House

The "Summer White House" is a nickname for a president's summer vacation spot. It's different from Camp David, which is a special military camp in Maryland used for presidential retreats and security.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden's beach house in Delaware, used as their Summer White House.

Here are some places that have been called the "Summer White House":

The Winter White House

The "Winter White House" is a similar nickname for a president's winter vacation home, also separate from Camp David. Richard Nixon's home in Florida was the first to be widely called the "Winter White House" by reporters.

Here are some places that have been called the "Winter White House":

Western and Southern White Houses

The terms "Western White House" and "Southern White House" are used for presidential homes far from Washington, D.C. For example, Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago in Florida and George W. Bush's Prairie Chapel Ranch in Texas were called these names. Presidents like Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan also had their private homes in Texas or California called by these terms.

President George W. Bush speaks to the press from his ranch in Crawford, Texas. This sign was often displayed during his stays there.

Federal law now allows the president to name a private home as a temporary office. This means government money can be used to add security and other needed facilities there.

Other Official Residences of Presidents

Sometimes, people who later became president lived in official homes because of other jobs they held.

Official Residences Before Becoming President

This list shows official homes where future presidents lived with their families while serving in other important roles:

Official Residences Through Family Members

Sometimes, a president lived in an official residence because another family member held an important job there.

See also

• Presidential memorials in the United States