Higley's original lyrics are similar to those of the modern version of the song, but not identical. Kelley (1808–1905), a friend of Higley and member of the Harlan Brothers Orchestra, developed a melody for the song on his guitar. Higley's cabin home is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Home on the Range Cabin.ĭaniel E. Higley was inspired by his surroundings and wrote "My Western Home", which was published in the Smith County Pioneer (KS) newspaper in 1873 or 1874 and republished Main The Kirwin Chief.
In 1871, Higley moved from Indiana and acquired land in Smith County, Kansas under the Homestead Act, living in a small cabin near West Beaver Creek.
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