will rogers dog iron ranch and birthplace home

If you have the chance to stop by and see this house, you must do it! It was simply wonderful. The house, barn, and grounds are immaculate. You will be so surprised to see how well kept the home is for the age it is. It is simply stunning. The location on the lake is breathtaking. You will be greeted by numerous animals as you drive in and walk up. Horses, donkeys, goats, dogs, a mouthy cat, chickens, and a beautiful peacock just to name a few. This is definitely a place to take children, or if you love animals and history like I do just yourself. :)It was free to tour the grounds and would be beautiful to have a picnic there. Stop by and enjoy both history, stunning nature, and amusing animals.PS...there are clean restrooms here to use and to wash your hands after petting the animals.

Located about 13 miles from Claremore (go north on hwy 88 for about 10 miles until you go past the Oologah Dam, then follow the signs) along a scenic stretch of highway in rural Oklahoma, sits the birthplace of Will Rogers- a large, white two story home with an Amish style barn situated on 400 acres with a peacock, Pygmy goats, burros, and horses to greet you. The peaceful setting overlooking Oologah Lake is beautiful. Picnicking is allowed and RV Hookups are available for $15 per night if you want to stay.The property is open daily, 365 days a year 8AM- 5 PM, and is free. The home is wheel chair accessible (use the west entrance to the home, not the main entrance facing the lake). A narration by Will Rogers, Jr runs continuously inside as you leisurely take your own self-guided tour.I was the only visitor when I was there on a sunny afternoon and took time to sit outside enjoying the view and the fresh air while watching the antics of the animals who were very frisky and looked so well-cared for. The caretaker and his staff deserve thanks for maintaining everything in such great condition both inside and out.It takes less than an hour to drive the round trip from Claremore and back. I am so glad the lady at the Museum encouraged me to drive out here.

Another part of Will's legacy right there for all to see. Cute little farm house where Will was born. Animals wander around as you tour the farm. Must see

The home of Will Rogers (which has been relocated from its original spot, lest it be under Lake Oologah) is open and you can just wander around the house and property without admission. Of course, you may donate. When I pulled up, I was greeted by goats and a peacock. The setting of the home is beautiful. But I was there specifically because I’m a both a history buff and a Will Rogers fan, so for me it was great. It was a lovely stop.

Made a day of visiting all of the Will Rogers sites in Oklahoma. Beautiful old house and a wonderful view of the lake. He even had his own private airstrip. Pretty neat place. There were pygmy goats, small donkeys, and even a peacock. They were all friendly. They have a place in the barn that looks like they may rent for occasions.

The original "White House On the Verdigris", of course, is not found at its original location; that spot is now at water's edge (I've been to it years ago, back in the late 1980s you could still see the rock foundation outline when the lake was at normal elevation). But the spot that the house was moved to is a perfect location, and the grounds are very nicely kept. Unlike many historical locations and attractions that seem to fade over the years, this place just keeps looking better year after year. And, that keeps me interested in returning to visit.

Will Rogers Birthplace ranch is open 365 days a year, 8-5. The land surrounding the 1870 home is beautiful. It is beautiful land. We toured the property, barn and home. Our grandson was with us and loved the animals and seeing where Will Rogers lived. We had just been to visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum and he thought he was quite the cowboy with all his rope tricks. They have animals there and the grounds are very well kept.

Will Roger's home at his birthplace is on a quiet hillside on Oolagah lake. Very beautiful home with a beautiful view. There is a barn with some animals for kids to pet. They have goats, donkeys, cats and some cattle. The home is a little museum. In the barn they have a video to watch with some of his tricks he did.

After visiting the Will Rogers' Memorial Museum, we drove a few miles to the Will Rogers' Birthplace Ranch (the Dog Iron Ranch). This is where Will was born and raised, although Lake Oologah's addition necessitated the house's relocation. There is no admission fee, but there is a place to donate towards the care of the Ranch's animals. The ranch is open 365 days a year, 8-5.The land surrounding the 1870 home is beautiful. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. I tried to video the trees just to capture the cicadas "singing" but it didn't work out. We walked around the property a bit and then entered the home for the self tour. There is a video playing on a TV with Will Rogers' son narrating some history and a description of the house and grounds in detail...very interesting. You can move to each room as you hear him describe it. The home built of logs and its furnishings are in beautiful shape.After touring the house (lower floor only), we strolled over to the barn where there were some kids doing their chores with the animals: horses, goats, miniature donkeys, etc. The animals are available for petting by visiting children.I highly recommend visiting this beautiful place and imagining what life in Oklahoma was like for young Will Rogers in such a peaceful, natural setting.

We first drove to the birth home of Will Rogers near Oolagah. An informative, self-guided tour played in the home. In the barn there were several movies about Will Rogers that were quite good. The views from the hill overlooking the lake were spectacular.

I was just driving along and saw a sign for Will Rogers birthplace and growing up a farm boy (in Kansas) I knew exactly who this storied Oklahoman was. I had to go, and was I ever glad I did. Very well preserved and maintained old house with a great view. If you are ever in the Tulsa area, or even if you aren't, this is a great stop. Take a lunch and after you have walked the house and grounds, stop and eat under a tree at the home of one of the greatest Americans of all time.

This is my husband and my favorite place to relax. The view is breathtaking. The animals are free roaming and friendly. Definitely a terrific place to take kiddos,

A quaint and sentimental visit if you're of an age where you know anything practical about Will Rogers. If you don't, then it will likely be as fun as a history lesson at school. If you're taking children, you might watch a few old Will Rogers movies or newsreals to give them some insight of this famous Oklahoman, otherwise they will probably be bored out of their skulls, which might be the case, anyway.

This ranch is a great place to take kids to see what life was like in Oklahoma at the turn of the 20th century. It also has a wonderful view overlooking Oologah Lake.

I went to this place on a whim after a saw a sign along the road. I was pleasantly surprised at this gem of a cultural attraction. The thing I liked most about this place was that it was completely self directed. They have the house and barn set up so that you can walk through and learn as much as you want about Will Rogers without having any type of tour guide. When I went, my friend and I were the only ones there apart from the donkey and the chickens out back :) They have Will Rogers' home set up in a way that makes you understand what it was like to live there. It is like walking through someone's home. You can see all of the various rooms downstairs and get information about Will's family. You cannot go upstairs but you can go to a barn in the back. Another great thing about this place is that it's free! I would definitely recommend this attraction for anyone looking to learn more about the history of Oklahoma.