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Nine-year-old Laura Ingalls moved here with her family in 1876 so her father could manage the Burr Oak Masters Hotel. This is the only childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder that remains on its original site. The hotel is restored to its 1876 appearance and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, along with the 1910 bank building that houses a visitor center.

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Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum

Nine-year-old Laura Ingalls moved here with her family in 1876 so her father could manage the Burr Oak Masters Hotel. This is the only childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder that remains on its original site. The hotel is restored to its 1876

Burr Oak, IA Museums

Things to do near Burr Oak, IA

Vinton Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Beaver Hills Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Raleigh Hill Golf & Country Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Fontana Interpretive Nature Center

Nature Center features displays and dioramas that interpret woodlands wetlands and prairies. Hands-on exhibits allow visitors...

Museum of River History

Displays highlighting river history in Lansing from commercial fishing to clamming. Iowa state fish hatchery, ice harvesting,...