Near Smith Center in Smith County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
"My Western Home" or "Home on the Range"
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2012
1. "Home on the Range" Marker
Dr. Brewster M. Higley
wrote the words to
"Home on the Range"
Adopted as official
State Song of Kansas
June 30, 1947
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In 1873 Dr. Brewster Higley wrote the words, Dan Kelley supplied the music, and the Harlan Brothers Orchestra started the new song "Home on the Range" on its way from the heart of the nation into the nation's heart.
Erected 1997 by Sarah Steward Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; and 1954 by Stambachs.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1947.
Location. 39° 53.364′ N, 98° 56.828′ W. Marker is near Smith Center, Kansas, in Smith County. It can be reached from 90 Road. Marker is west along 90th Road from its intersection with Kansas Route 8. Marker and cabin are about 12 miles northwest of Smith Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athol KS 66932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and in the Smoky Hills. 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 the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least
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Also see . . .
1. Home on the Range Cabin. Kansas historical Society website entry:
Links to National Register of historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on February 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Brewster Higley VI. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Brewster Higley Gravesite. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on February 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
4. Higley Cabin Restoration Plans. YouTube video (51s) (Submitted on February 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2012
2. "My Western Home" Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2012
3. Higley Cabin and Markers
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2012
4. "My Western Home" or "Home on the Range" Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2012
5. Higley Cabin and Setting
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 30, 2023
6. "My Western Home" Marker
The "My Western Home" Marker is affixed to the Dr. Brewster Higley Cabin.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 897 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 6. submitted on March 27, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.
