She died in 1957, after living in Mansfield for some 63 years. Her grave is found in the Mansfield Cemetery, along with those of her husband, Almanzo and daughter, Rose. Many visitors leave flowers by her headstone, expressing their love and admiration.
She is also immortalized by a bronze bust of her in the park on the town square. It is not a national monument, but I think it is amazing how a little pioneer lady could have such a huge and personal legacy! Everyone who reads Laura's books feels like they know her personally, and perhaps they do. If you are a fan of Laura's writings, a visit to her hometown and her historic home & museum may help you keep her alive in your heart. And if you do visit here, I hope you'll stop by Laura's "Sweet Memories" and visit with me. In the shop you can view the "Wall of Memories", which is a pictorial history, showing some of what happened during the lifetimes of Laura & Almanzo. While you are here visiting, I'll be glad to introduce you to Laura.
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