Gene Stratton-Porter

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site    

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Spend a day exploring the world of Hoosier author Gene Stratton-Porter, strolling through her expansive gardens and the Wildflower Woods, and touring her …

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Jul 19, 2023
A Indiana State Historic site in Rome Indiana on Lake Sylvan. There's ample parking in a large lot. A short walk takes you to Gene & her daughter's memorial. A little further on is the visitor cen…Full review by Cynthia K
Jul 16, 2023
This is the home of Gene Stratton-Porter, an American author. If you like looking at historic houses, this one will please. Small admission charge for a house tour, or you can wander the grounds on…Full review by peterglassman
Jul 21, 2022
I began reading Gene's books in grade school and was fascinated with her novels and knowledge of God's creation. As a tomboy who collected critters and climbed trees, I loved reading about another la…Full review by ruffhanzNopolish
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Located:Southeast of Rome City off State Road 9, near corner of County Road 850 North and Pleasant Point
Area:10 acres (4.0 ha)
Construction completed:1913
Architect:Gene Stratton-Porter
Architectural style:Rustic

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The walking tour is the end of April; are the wildflowers in bloom then?
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I suspect that depends on how much snow they've had and how quickly the ground warms up. My guess would be that May would be better for wildflowers.
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