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Homestead National Monument of America is a national monument in Gage County, Nebraska. It protects the first few acres claimed under the Homestead Act of 1862, which allowed qualified people to claim up to 160 acres of federal land. Persons signing up to the program have to live there for as least five years, and during that time, they are expected to work and improve on the land.
The national monument was established on 19 March, 1936. it covers 195 acres (0.79 sq km) about four miles west of Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places on 15 October, 1966.
Freeman School, Homestead National Monument of America
Author: Billdorr (public domain)
The Homestead National Monument of America protects one hundred acres of tallgrass prairie, restored to match the original ecosystem before it was plowed to near extinction by the homesteaders. This is the oldest managed tract in the National Park System.
Visiting Homestead National Monument of America, Nebraska
The nearest highway from this national monument is US Highway 136. If coming from the west, turn off the highway just west of Beatrice, then follow state route 4 heading north. The national monument is 4 miles down the road.If coming from the north, take the I-80 and turn off at Exit 397 to US Highway 77 (aka the Homestead Expressway). Head south all the way to Beatrice, then turn right at the intersection of Court St/US Highway 136. Head west on Court St/US 136 till intersection with Sherman St/Route 4. Then continue north for 4 miles to reach the national monument.
The Homestead National Monument of America is open every day except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Opening hours are from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm during summer and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during winter. Admittance is free.
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