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Settling The Valley

With the promise of free land from the Homestead Act of 1862 and the opportunity for a fresh start, many settlers headed West, hoping to discover home on the untamed frontier. This section explores the homesteaders of Meadows Valley through their resourcefulness and self-sufficiency that helped build the foundations for a lasting community.

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