The Rock House

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Rock House

In 1928, Rose wilder had a house built for her parents to live out their retirement. It was built from a house plan from the Sears and Roebuck  catalog called “the Mitchell”.  Sears even sold house kits.  Some of these houses still exist in Russellville, AR.  Laura’s favorite color was green and both her houses featured the color green. Rose lived in their old farm house and Laura wrote the books about her childhood in this little house.  Rose edited all her writing.  After the depression started to ease, Rose moved back to New York and Almanzo and Laura immediately returned to their farmhouse.  They rented the rock house.  

My Laura is named for her Dad, but I read these books growing up and admired Laura Ingalls.  My teacher Bessie Atchley first introduced me to these books. She read aloud to us after lunch. She was a great teacher and lit the spark for me and many other children at Green Forest Elementary to love reading.  I feel sad for those that don’t enjoy reading.  Reading is far more entertaining than tv.  The best way to learn about anything is to read about it yourself.