National Historic Landmark

Wilder, Laura Ingalls, House

Mansfield, Wright County, Missouri
Listed
May 18, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000353

About this property

The Laura Ingalls Wilder House is a historic house museum at 3060 Highway A in Mansfield, Missouri. Also known as Rocky Ridge Farm, it was the home of author Laura Ingalls Wilder from 1896 until her death in 1957. The author of the Little House on the Prairie series, Wilder began writing the series while living there. The house, together with the nearby Rock Cottage on the same property, represents one of the few surviving places where she resided. Shortly after her death local residents initiated legal steps to acquire the house through the incorporation of a non-profit organization to preserve her legacy. Owned by the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home Association, the house is open to the public for tours. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991.

Location

Mansfield, Wright County, Missouri
37.09949, -92.55628

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Wilder, Laura Ingalls, House listed on the National Register?

Wilder, Laura Ingalls, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Wilder, Laura Ingalls, House?

Wilder, Laura Ingalls, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Wilder, Laura Ingalls, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Wilder, Laura Ingalls, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Wilder, Laura Ingalls, House?

The period of significance for Wilder, Laura Ingalls, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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