Make A Claim

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Ranger Jessica walks us through the process of making a claim on a homestead through the Government Land Office. She discusses the requirements necessary to make that claim, and the processes involved in settling for the long term.

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Galleries

Homestead National Monument, Historical Narratives

Keywords

Claiming a homestead, Government land office, Homestead Act, Homestead National Monument, Homesteaders, Navigation, Nebraska, Range Line, Ranges, Township Line

Credit

Courtesy of the National Park Service. For a large collection of audio and video podcast episodes on many classroom topics, visit the National Park Service on iTunes U.

Movie Number

3204