In 1862 Congress provided for the free distribution of land in 160-acre lots among men and women of strong arms and willing hearts ready to build their serried lines of homesteads to the Rockies and beyond.

1862 年，国会规定在 160 英亩的土地上免费分配给拥有强壮的臂膀和愿意在落基山脉及更远的地方建造他们的密集家园的男男女女。