Desert Homestead Province

Desert Homestead Province is one of the 3 provinces. It was originally home to a cabin. Desert Homestead is exactly 5 acres in size. It was declared a national monument dedicated to his grandfather

History
During the early 1950's, James E. Baugh, grandfather of Kevin Baugh, purchased 5 acres of land under the Small Tract Act. Under revisions to the act, home owners of the area were granted a deed only if they built a structure 12 x 16 ft. No water or power was required to make the home. To follow these rules, him and his brother, Bob, constructed a small building in the screeching desert, a homestead or "shack". There wasn't really anything to look at for the shack, four walls, roof, doors, windows, just about anything a cozy little home needs.

Location
Desert Homestead is located around 19 miles northeast of the town, Yucca Valley, California. Also around 2 hours east of Los Angeles.

Desert Homestead is now a national monument, serving as a memory of the latest Homestead Act in the USA, also a memorial of James E. Baugh.