8523 W. NE Hwy 4, 4 mi. W. - ""Free land!"" was the cry. The Homestead Act had an immediate and endurable effect on America that is still felt today. Under this law, more than 270 million acres were turned over to individuals. This great transformation led to profound and lasting changes to the land, to American Indians, immigration and migration patterns and agriculture. Homestead National Monument
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