Home on the Range Cabin, Historic log cabin in Smith Center, Kansas.
The wooden cabin features original construction methods from 1875, with sturdy logs joined together to create a small frontier dwelling structure.
Dr. Brewster Higley VI constructed this cabin in 1875 and wrote the poem that later became the official state song of Kansas.
The cabin represents early American frontier living conditions and served as the birthplace of the famous song 'Home on the Range'.
Visitors can access the cabin through designated paths on the 240-acre property, which includes both range and cultivated land.
The structure underwent a complete restoration in 2013 to match its original 1870s appearance, preserving its historical authenticity.
Location: Smith County
Inception: 1875
Architectural style: vernacular architecture
Floors above the ground: 1
GPS coordinates: 39.88940,-98.94720
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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