Lewis and Clark were each granted 320 acres of land for their military service. However, both Lewis and Clark encountered complications and delays in securing their land claims.
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80 acres of land is equivalent to 32.37 hectares.
Settlers were initially given 160 acres of land under the Homestead Act of 1862.
One section is equal to one square mile. In one square mile, there are 640 acres, therefore in one quarter of a section of land, there are 160 acres.
In Mississippi, a tract of land must be at least five acres and used for agricultural purposes to be considered a farm.
In Missouri, land needs to be at least 5 acres to be considered a farm for property tax purposes.