Government Lands in Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Sold for Development of Winter Resorts, July 9, 1925

Government Lands for Winter Resorts. . . Property in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida Withdrawn from Homestead Entry

Washington, July 9—The Interior Department today withdrew from homestead entry all government islands off the coasts of Alabama, Mississippi and Florida, and all public lands within three miles of the coast, and will hold the property for development of winter resorts. General land office will re-classify the land and submit a plan for legislation to Congress to permit the sale of property for town sites and winter homes.

The withdrawals include 49 acres in Baldwin County, Alabama, and 40 acres in Escambia County, Fla. Last December some of the islands off the coast of Florida were similarly preserved.

From the front page of The Concord Times, Thursday, July 9, 1925

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