Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site

1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City, Indiana 46784 USA

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“final resting place of Gene Stratton-Porter”

"The Cabin at Wildflower Woods" lies nestled on the shore of Sylvan Lake, near Rome City, Indiana. It is the beloved home and final resting place of Gene Stratton-Porter, one of Indiana’s most widely read authors and one of the world’s first nature photographers and conservationists. Gene Stratton-Porter was an individual that held true to her beliefs and never let societal norms stop her from achieving her dreams. The Gene Stratton-Porter Memorial Society seeks to share her legacy with visitors by telling her story and making her achievements relevant for today's society and future generations.

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Ann S.

February 10, 2024

I went here twice with my daughters, and I so loved the gardens that we walked through. I loved the attention that this stewardess gave us on the references in history of the place. I read her... Read more

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Shelly P.

July 27, 2022

We had a great day at the GSP estate. We plan on going back for the Christmas event. The paths are easy to navigate. Little quiet places to just sit & enjoy the scenery and wildlife. The tour... Read more

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Kathy H.

September 21, 2019

What a really neatly kept home! Gene Stratton-Porter was one of my mom's favorite authors so it was especially neat to see this. We have been to her other Indiana home in Geneva and this one was... Read more

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