Beatrice, NE
These are photos within this national monument commemorating the Homestead Act of 1862. Homesteaders were alloted 160 free acres on which to farm and occupy. After a successful five year residency, the plot of land was deeded to them. The monument land also includes a museum and the restored area of prairie grass land as it would have appeared. An area of growing period plants is included.
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