Little House on the Prairie

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Address 2507 3000. From 27th in Independence, 1¾ miles west on U.S. 160, 6¾ miles southwest on U.S. 75, 1½ miles south on 2700, then 1 mile west on 3000, Independence, Montgomery County

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Phone 620.289.4238

MUSEUM

Little House on the Prairie

Independence, KS | Montgomery County

Laura Ingalls Wilder, well known for her Little House books, lived here briefly with her family when she was a child in 1869-1871. Visitors will find an open rural setting comprising a reproduced cabin, an 1872 schoolhouse, post office, 1920s barn, 1880s farmhouse, and a gift shop. When the buildings are closed, signage is available to guide you through the delightful site. Donation welcome.

Hours of Operation

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM	10:00 AM to 5:00 PM	10:00 AM to 5:00 PM	10:00 AM to 5:00 PM	10:00 AM to 5:00 PM	10:00 AM to 5:00 PM	10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

March-October. Weather permitting.

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