S.P. Dinsmoor's
Garden of Eden
EST.1907 • Lucas, kansas
S.P. DINSMOOR
S.P. Dinsmoor, retired Civil War Veteran, started building the Cabin Home and Garden of Eden in 1904, at the age of 64.
His sculptures are as interesting as his biography, with each and every element having a story to tell.
CABIN HOME
When Dinsmoor retired from farming and moved to town, he built a house, the Cabin Home, intended to be both a residence and a source of income. For the exterior, he chose postrock limestone, the fine-quality building stone used in many commercial buildings, houses, barns, and fence posts in the area
Garden of Eden
Excerpts from from S.P.'s self-published "Pictorial History of the Cabin Home in Garden of Eden, Lucas Kansas"
Seasonal Hours and Guided Tours
Guided Tours are AVAILABLE on a seasonal schedule
Guided tours of the house interior and access to the Mausoleum:
November - February: Thursday through Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
March - April: Daily 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
May - October: Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
exterior sculptures are always on view
If you do not feel comfortable vising interior spaces, please enjoy the streetside sculptures, and explore some of the stories on our site and on our Facebook page for a glimpse at S.P. Dinsmoor’s creation. We appreciate your interest in the site.
ADMISSION
Adults, 12 + over: $9
Groups of 10 or more, military, seniors: $8 ea
Children ages 5 - 11: $4
Children under 5: Free
CONTACT US
Garden of Eden
305 East Second Street - Lucas Kansas
PO Box 57
785-525-6395
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