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John Wayne, Birthplace and Home, Winterset, Iowa, photos

John Wayne was born as Marion Robert Morrison (later changed to Marion Mitchell Morrison) on May 26, 1907 in this small, four room house in Winterset, Iowa. The house is located two blocks from the Madison County Courthouse and square. See the additional photos below.

The John Wayne Birthplace Museum is located at 205 S. John Wayne Drive, Winterset, Iowa. The birthplace home is located diagonally behind the musuem. The museum records the history of the Morrison family in Winterset as well as the long movie career of John Wayne. See the additional photo below.

The seven foot tall statue of John Wayne located in front of the John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa.