Today in History: 1862, Lincoln signs Homestead Act
- Posted on May 20, 2026
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Today in History: 1862, Lincoln signs Homestead Act
Today is Wednesday, May 20, the 140th day of 2026. There are 225 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 20, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, which was intended to encourage settlement west of the Mississippi River by making federal land available for private ownership and farming. About 10% […]
