jun 30, 1785 - Land Ordinance of 1785 A way to divide up new land and help pay off the debt from war A system for surveying and dividing western lands 36 miles split into 36 lots (640 acres each) 1 lot for a public school / 4 lots given to vets / Rest sold to public
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jun 30, 1785
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~ 240 years ago