Homestead Act of 1862 Happened 160 Years Ago this Month

A tar-paper covered homestead shack, on display at the Rock Pile Museum in Gillette, Wyoming.



The Homestead Act of 1862, was a way to distribute American’s public domain and turned over vast amounts to private citizens.



The homestead act underwent several changes over the years. It was soon di

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