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History of Alaska Homesteading - The Last Chapter in America's Homestead Experience Brochure

History of Alaska Homesteading brochure with picture of Abraham Lincoln and William McKinley

Federal homesteading began in 1862 and ended after 124 years on October 21, 1986. While you can’t claim your own homestead, you can read about the long and storied history of homesteading in Alaska in this booklet.

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AK History of Homesteading Brochure (PDF / 2.3 MB)

Publication Date

Wed, 07/05/2023

Region

Alaska

Organization

Collection: Public Room

Category: Brochure

Keywords

Cultural Heritage

History

Public Room