Homestead certificate, 20, May 1862 approved by United States General Land Office.

Located in the Ozark Regional Library, Ironton, Missouri. Covers Iron County, Missouri.

When Ulysses S. Grant commanded at Ironton, Missouri, from August 8 to August 17, 1861, he met Colonel John W. Emerson, a leading local citizen.

Facts and information as provided by South Missouri State University.