Ingalls House (De Smet, South Dakota)

The Ingalls House in De Smet, South Dakota, refers primarily to the house built by Charles Ingalls in 1887-1888 where he, his wife Caroline, and their daughters Mary, Laura, Carrie, and Grace lived. This house is often referred to as the "Last Ingalls Home" because it was the final, permanent residence of the family. The house is significant for its association with Laura Ingalls Wilder, the author of the Little House on the Prairie series, and her depiction of family life on the American frontier. It provides insight into the more settled, post-pioneer life that the Ingalls family eventually established. The house has been preserved and is open to the public as a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the everyday life of the Ingalls family during their time in De Smet. It is part of a larger complex of Ingalls-related historical sites in the area.