Tag Archives: Ada county

Picturing Homesteading in Idaho

Posted on 5/25/12 by BBurns

As our previous posts have shown, homesteading could be rewarding, but it was also difficult. People participating in homesteading had to “prove up” their claim with a house and various other improvements. This week I thought it would be interesting to take a look … Continue reading →

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Homestead Act in Boise

Posted on 5/17/12 by BBurns

This week we are going to look at the effects of the Homestead Act in Boise, and learn more about one of the famous homesteaders in the valley. It needs to be pointed out that in the Boise River Valley, … Continue reading →

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