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This recessed mark in the land that was once a dugout, served as the home of Laura Ingalls and family.

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LauriH44

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great History

Fun to see the site of the dugout - although it's a little hard to picture given the growth of the surrounding trees.

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tclark143

143

Reviewed August 10, 2018 via mobile

Watch for hornets!

We enjoyed the property and imagining life during the ingalls time, but wanted to let others know that we were attacked while trying to cross the bridge! Our family got six stings total. Hopefully the nest will be taken care of quickly so others can...More

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WanderLust406

Sydney, Australia

7129

Reviewed September 29, 2017 via mobile

Walk where Laura walked!

The family who now owns the land charges a mere $5 per car to visit the Banks of Plum Creek where the Ingalls family lived. It is well worth it. There is a lovely picnic area set up where guests can take in the lovely...More

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Love2TravelUS

Winchester, Kentucky

21288

Reviewed August 17, 2017

So neat to visit if you have read the book!

If you have read "On the Banks of Plum Creek" then this is a must see location. It is on private property, but the owners allow you to visit for a small per person fee. Ample parking and a picnic area if you desire. They...More

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Kristalmelbye

1515

Reviewed June 20, 2017 via mobile

Inexpensive, quick, and interesting

This is the actual location where Charles Ingalls made the family's dugout. It's land owned by a family who bought it to farm and later learned it had belonged to the Ingalls family. They preserved the area, added some signs, and charge $5 per carload...More

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Dee S

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Reviewed May 26, 2017 via mobile

Great for history lovers

If you were a fan of the show Little House on the Prairie then this is a place that you will love. Their original belongings are present and you can see the places that Laura wrote about in her books.

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SJPRINT

Fayetteville, Arkansas

478

Reviewed August 14, 2016

PRAIRIE HISTORY

We should have read articles better, we were disappointed that there is only a hole in the ground with a sign. It was however quite pleasant eating our picnic lunch out under the trees by the Plum River on the provided picnic tables! It is...More

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borgmaul

mn

8221

Reviewed August 4, 2016

Ingalls Homestead, Walnut Grave MN

Nice place to visit for the historic value. Be aware that there isn't much left of the original dug out home other then a depression on the side hill. Still worth the stop.

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Laura G

1511

Reviewed July 18, 2016 via mobile

Must See for Little House Fans and Nature Lovers

I've been a fan of the Little House books (and show) since I was a kid. I'm currently reading On the Banks of Plum Creek with my five year old daughter and it was very exciting to see the area that was in the books...More

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Brenda P

32

Reviewed July 1, 2016 via mobile

Reminiscent

Wonderful to see the site, the grasses and flowers. Beautiful creek you can dip your feet into. Dugout site, but no actual dugout.

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Michelle G

Is Plum Creek the location of the cottonwood trees Pa planted?

April 18, 2017|

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DeSmet, ND at least that is what the kiosk says at the DeSmet site.

Cathleen P

Is the parking lot able to accommodate a trailer?

July 12, 2016|

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I am not sure which homestead this is referring to. Sites in Desmet are either on a non busy city street, or at a large farm so I would say yes depending on how busy the area was. You could even park a ways and walk some... More