On December 31, 1862, Daniel Freeman was mingling with land officers at a New Year ... in a matter of hours—but he envisioned a much different future: The Homestead Act, signed into law by President ...
A major milestone is approaching for the act that helped open the country ... Civil War veteran Daniel Freeman was the first homesteader to file a claim. “On January 1st, 1863, he actually ...
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Complete Guide to Homestead National Historical ParkThe park was established in 1936 to commemorate the Homestead Act and pioneer settlers. The park is located on land west of ...
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