Palmer Cabin Beatrice, Nebraska, USA - Numismatic Photographs on Waymarking.com

Established in 1936, Homestead National Monument of America brings the epic homesteading story of early pioneers to life and demonstrates the true scope and importance of the Homestead Act of 1862. By granting free land, the Homestead Act allowed nearly any man or woman a chance to realize the American dream of owning his or her own land. The uniquely designed Heritage Center was dedicated in 2007 and offers a hilltop vista of the tallgrass prairie much like American pioneers would have seen it. It was established as a national site in 1936.

George W. Palmer built this log cabin in 1867 in Logan Township, Nebraska, some 14 miles from Beatrice. He used oak, ash, and other hardwoods cut from the banks of Bear Creek for his cabin walls. He made the brick in the gable ends by hand.
Palmer proved up on his homestead claim in 1875. Along with his wife and five children, he had built a home, planted crops, and lived on the land for five years as required by the Homestead Act. In 1880 Palmer added a lean-to kitchen. The family had grown by five more children. The Palmers lived in this cabin another 15 years. Prior to 1900 Lawrence and Ida Epard acquired the farm and lived there for 40 years.

The first quarter issued in 2015 was the Homestead National Monument of America Quarter for Nebraska. Produced as part of the United States Mint's America the Beautiful Quarters® program, this is the 26th issue since the series was launched in 2010. The reverse design represents the three fundamentals of survival common to all homesteaders: food, shelter and water. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Homestead National Monument of America.

Money Issuing Country: USA Currency: USD Denomination: Cents ($.25) Date of Issue: 01/01/2015 Type of Money: Coin Relevant Website: [Web Link] Law and Order: Yes!

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