Homestead Act of 1862

This City Girl Turned Homesteader Is Teaching Thousands of People How to Live ‘Old Fashioned on Purpose’

It’s been 160 years since the Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged folks to head west for a chance at a new beginning. Thousands took advantage to claim the government’s offer ...

February 19, 2023BY Anita L. Sherman

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