Homestead National Historical Park NE
Lat, Long: 40.28802381, -96.83387781
Designation: National Historical Park
The Homestead Act of 1862 transformed the world. Millions were invited to file claims including, families, immigrants, single women, and freed slaves. Over 10 percent of the United States was homesteaded! The land, long inhabited by American Indian cultures, changed forever. Homesteaders created settlements and farms, drove industrial advancement, and built our nation chasing the American Dream.
Weather:
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Directions:
The park is 4 miles west of Beatrice on State Highway 4. From the U.S. 77 and U.S. 136 intersection in downtown Beatrice take U.S. 136 approximately 1.2 miles west. Turn right onto Nebraska Highway 4 and follow the signs. After the road has curved west and you have traveled 4 miles, you will enter Homestead National Historical Park and see signs for the different buildings at the park.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
8523 West State Highway 4
Beatrice, US, 68310
Phone: 4022233514
Email: home_information@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entry is free
