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    “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... read more

    Reviewed 29 September 2017
    WanderLust406
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    Sydney, Australia
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    “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... read more

    Reviewed 17 August 2017
    Love2TravelUS
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    Winchester, Kentucky
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    This recessed mark in the land that was once a dugout, served as the home of Laura Ingalls and family.

    About Ingalls' Homestead

    This recessed mark in the land that was once a dugout, served as the home of Laura Ingalls and family.
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    39 reviews
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    • Very good35%
    • Average20%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible2%
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    Reviewed 29 September 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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    Reviewed 17 August 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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    Reviewed 20 June 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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    Reviewed 26 May 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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    Reviewed 14 August 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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    Reviewed 4 August 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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    Reviewed 18 July 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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    Reviewed 1 July 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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    Reviewed 27 June 2016 via mobile
    Interesting for true fans and history lovers

    Ok It's not much to see but it is gorgeous and very informative and true book or tv fans should go check it out. The house (not related to the Ingalls or the show) on the property is beautiful. Being able to tour the property...More

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    Reviewed 3 May 2016
    Not unpleasant, not extraordinary

    The house is ruins, which is written, but you actually wouldn't see it if there was no sign, unlike some other ruins. The landscape sure is pretty though. The creek is very peaceful.

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    Michelle G
    18 April 2017|
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    Response from MTBARK |
    DeSmet, ND at least that is what the kiosk says at the DeSmet site.
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    Cathleen P
    12 July 2016|
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    Response from Brenda P | Reviewed this property |
    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
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    Kimbers197086
    3 October 2015|
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    Response from Joe L | Reviewed this property |
    Hello, I do not understand your question or what you are wanting. Joe L.
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