Kansas, Smith County, near Smith Center
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On this site circa 1873
Dr. Brewster M. Higley
wrote the words to
"Home on the Range"
Adopted as official
State Song of Kansas
June 30, 1947
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In 1873 Dr. Brewster Higley wrote the words, Dan Kelley supplied the music, and the Harlan Brothers Orchestra started the new song "Home on the Range" on its way from the heart of the nation into the nation's heart.
(Arts, Letters, Music • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
On this site circa 1873
Dr. Brewster M. Higley
wrote the words to
"Home on the Range"
Adopted as official
State Song of Kansas
June 30, 1947
——————
In 1873 Dr. Brewster Higley wrote the words, Dan Kelley supplied the music, and the Harlan Brothers Orchestra started the new song "Home on the Range" on its way from the heart of the nation into the nation's heart.
(Arts, Letters, Music • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.