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Author Archives: lireland
Plant Trees, Get Land for Free
March 3: On this date in Nebraska (and U.S.) history the Timber Culture Act became federal law. The 1873 provision allowed homesteaders to acquire 160 acres of land by planting 40 acres of trees and tending them for 10 years. … Continue reading
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Tagged agricu, agriculture, Phineas W. Hitchcock, The Tree Planters' State, Timber Culture Act
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The One-Day Wonder
On this day in Nebraska history, (March 2, 1867, to be exact), Turner M. Marquett took the oath of office to become the brand new state of Nebraska’s brand new (and first) U. S. Representative. Too bad for Mr. Marquett! The … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Nebraska!
Welcome to the Nebraska History Blog! Monday, March 1 is our state’s 143rd birthday and the Nebraska State Historical Society is celebrating by making more state history resources more available to more people. Our new blog is now live and … Continue reading