Homestead National Monument of America
The USA Homestead Act happened in many of our states. President Lincoln signed it in 1862.
In 1863, the government gave 160 acres to anyone who wanted to own their land. They had to stake a claim to the land they wanted. Then, they had to build a house on the land. These large families lived in a one room house with steps to a loft.
Sounds like a great deal!! However, to do this the USA made all the Indians move onto reservations and then broke the treaties. The Indian tribes believe the land is to be sacred. No one should own the land; it is a responsibility to care for the land God has given to us.
Daniel Freeman was the first person to file a claim for his property. His property was a T shape parcel with a creek for water and was situated 4 miles north of Beatrice, Nebraska so he could bring his crops to the railroad.
Oh, he actually was born in Preble County, Ohio!! He was in the service, traveled to claim the land and went back after signing to serve our country.
The National Monument of America was his property . This property was the very first homestead claim in the United States.
Daniel and his wife are buried on the land.
On to our next place, Mullen, Nebraska to go livestock tank floating!!
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