Free land claims have a long history in the U.S., going back as far as the 1862 Homestead Act that granted citizens and intended citizens government land to live on and cultivate. However, the program ...

Land around Aspen was once Ute Indian territory, then sold by the federal government through township, homestead and mining claims. There are many assumptions about those first owners, but knowing ...

In between writing books, a film and TV shows about the end of the world, successful entrepreneur Jayson Orvis has built a ...

A few lucky homeowners have either inherited land obtained through homestead acts or have claimed property in modern free land programs. Editor's note: This story is available as a result of a content ...

“A 21st-century Homestead Act offers compelling advantages for political leaders…For conservatives, it emphasizes individual responsibility, property ownership, and free market solutions…For ...

BEATRICE -- Nearly 150 years ago, Daniel Freeman was one of the first people to claim 160 acres of free land under the Homestead Act of 1862. Today, the Homestead National Monument of America is on ...

A few lucky homeowners have either inherited land obtained through homestead acts or have claimed property in modern free land programs. 16 Photos View Slide Show › By Alyson Krueger Many families ...