Rutland Township in Independence in Montgomery County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Ingalls Cabin

— Little House on the Prairie Museum —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 23, 2023

1. Ingalls Cabin Marker

Inscription. This log cabin resembles one described as the Ingalls’ home in “Little House on the Prairie.” The Osage signed the treaty selling the land to the government on September 10, 1870. The family home was listed as the 89th residence of Rutland township in the 1870 U.S. Census, and the family lived here about one year. In her book, Laura told of building the cabin, of encounters with Indians, of going to Independence for supplies and of Dr. Tann’s treating the family members for “fever n’ague.” Dr. Tann’s grave is in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1870.

Location. 37° 7.486′ N, 95° 50.206′ W. Marker is in Independence, Kansas, in Montgomery County. It is in Rutland Township. It is on Laura Ingalls Wilder Road east of Montgomery County Road 2500, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2507 Cr 3000, Independence KS 67301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Eastern Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Childhood Home of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Birthplace of Carrie Ingalls (a few steps from this marker); Wayside, Kansas Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunnyside School (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Farmhouse and Gift Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn / Barn Quilt (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Colbert Mason (approx. 9 miles away); Captain Richard C. Mason (approx. 9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Little House On The Prairie (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Little House on the Prairie Museum.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 23, 2023

2. Ingalls Cabin Marker

A replica of the "Little House on the Prairie."

(Submitted on September 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 23, 2023

3. Ingalls Cabin Marker

Inside the replica cabin, designed to look like one that Laura Ingalls Wilder may have lived in as a child on the prairie.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.