Homestead National Monument

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Beatrice

Homestead National Monument

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Beatrice is a city in Eastern Nebraska. A small city of about 12,000, it serves as the seat of Gage County.

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Homestead National Monument

Homestead National Monument

This monument is dedicated to the 1862 Homestead Act allowing settlers to free land in the American west provided that they maintain and improve the land. The monument was built at the first personal claim under the Home…

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Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 88°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Aug. (climate data from nearby Omaha)

Jan: 0.8 in rain0.8"Jan: high 34°F, low 15°F34°15°JanFeb: 1.0 in rain1"Feb: high 39°F, low 19°F39°19°FebMar: 1.8 in rain1.8"Mar: high 52°F, low 30°F52°30°MarApr: 3.2 in rain3.2"Apr: high 64°F, low 41°F64°41°AprMay: 4.7 in rain4.7"May: high 75°F, low 53°F75°53°MayJun: 4.4 in rain4.4"Jun: high 84°F, low 63°F84°63°JunJul: 3.6 in rain3.6"Jul: high 88°F, low 68°F88°68°JulAug: 4.6 in rain4.6"Aug: high 86°F, low 66°F86°66°AugSep: 3.0 in rain3"Sep: high 79°F, low 56°F79°56°SepOct: 2.3 in rain2.3"Oct: high 66°F, low 43°F66°43°OctNov: 1.5 in rain1.5"Nov: high 50°F, low 30°F50°30°NovDec: 1.2 in rain1.2"Dec: high 38°F, low 20°F38°20°Dec

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  • LNK Lincoln Airport, Lincoln — 40 mi away. Directions
  • MHK Manhattan Regional Airport, Manhattan — 78 mi away. Directions
  • OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 84 mi away (major hub). Directions
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    Homestead National Monument

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    This monument is dedicated to the 1862 Homestead Act allowing settlers to free land in the American west provided that they maintain and improve the land. The monument was built at the first personal claim under the Homestead Act near Beatrice, Nebraska. The site offers interpretive exhibits, a tall-grass prairie and a new heritage center dedicated to the history of the Homestead Act.

    📍 8523 W. State Hwy. 4On Interstate I-80 near Lincoln, take exit 397 south onto the Homestead Expressway Highway 77, proceed south to Beatrice🕒 Summer Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) The visitor center and buildings are open daily from 8:30AM to 5PM Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons (Labor Day to Memorial Day)💲 Free☎ +1 402-223-3514
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