Welcome to Beatrice, Nebraska, where you can "Stake Your Claim"! The town was founded in 1857 and is the seat of Gage County. Beatrice is home to the Homestead National Historic Park. When the Homestead Act was passed by Congress in 1862, it allowed settlers to claim 160 acres of government land for a small fee. The Act had an incredible impact on the speed of settlement in the West. Join us as we settle down on our 160 acres and take a look around this interesting little town.
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