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The Dog Iron Ranch, located about two miles east of Oologah, Oklahoma, USA, is the historic ranch and birthplace of humorist Will Rogers. It was donated to the state of Oklahoma by the Rogers family. The current property comprises of the original 60,000 acre (240 km²) ranch operated by Clem Rogers, Will's father. Originally the ranch contained up to 10,000 Texas Longhorn cattle. The present ranch has 50 Longhorns.〔 ==History== The house was constructed in 1875 by Clem Rogers, who lived there until his wife died in 1890. It is a two-story Greek Revival style building. The first floor is constructed of native oak, hickory and walnut logs. Originally the two front rooms were each by were separated by a dog trot, that was later enclosed to make a foyer. The downstairs rooms were used as a parlor and a master bedroom that also served as Clem Rogers' office. A lean-to addition comprised the kitchen, dining room and a spare bedroom. The upstairs part over the "front rooms"contained two more bedrooms.〔 The present barn was erected July 17, 1993 by two dozen Amish carpenters who knew the traditional notch and peg type of construction that was commonly employed in the 19th Century. However, the peak roof is covered with asphalt shingles instead of wooden shakes for greater fire safety. The new barn is by , instead of by for economic reasons. The original barn and possibly two replacements had been destroyed by wildfires. The current barn not only has traditional stalls, it now includes a classroom area that is also usable as an eating area.〔 The house where Will Rogers was born was moved about a mile〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Drought Reveals Remains Of Will Rogers' Birthplace )〕 in the 1960s to its present site on the ranch due to construction of nearby Lake Oologah. The ranch is open to visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is by voluntary contributions. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Dog Iron Ranch」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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