Jeffrey Wayne Sutherland

The man who eventually became an international icon, beloved movie star, and symbol of American values to millions of people had no thoughts of such things when he first arrived in California from Winterset, Iowa, as a child in 1914. As the man originally named Marion Robert Morrison (it was later changed to Marion Mitchell Morrison after his original middle name was given to his new brother) grew up and eventually journeyed into the entertainment industry, he did so simply in pursuit of honest work, out of a willingness to learn, do his very best, and a simple conviction that if he treated people “the right way,” they would do likewise for him, and it might all pay off in the end. Despite a few ups-and-downs along the way, those simple values, of course, did pay off for the man who eventually became known as the legendary John Wayne.

Since the John Wayne Birthplace Society was established in 1982, more than a million visitors have journeyed to historic Madison County to tour the birthplace home. Guests have included President Ronald Reagan, movie legend Maureen O’Hara, Wayne’s widow and all of his children, and fans from 50 states and 40 foreign countries. people more about this item. Give people the info they need to go ahead and take the action you want. To make thisSince the John Wayne Birthplace Society was established in 1982, more than a million visitors have journeyed to historic Madison County to tour the birthplace home. Guests have included President Ronald Reagan, movie legend Maureen O’Hara, Wayne’s widow and all of his children, and fans from 50 states and 40 foreign countries. 

205 S. John Wayne Drive, Winterset, Iowa

John Wayne beat lung cancer in 1964. He died 15 years later after a struggle with cancer of the stomach. During this difficult period, he became passionate about helping others fight this terrible disease.

To honor his memory, his family created the John Wayne Cancer Foundation (JWCF) with the mission to bring courage, strength, and grit to the fight against cancer. JWCF funds novel and innovative programs that improve cancer patients' outcomes and save lives through research, education, awareness and support.