Property Ownership

Section 16 in a township in the government rectangular survey system was traditionally reserved for:

AMilitary installations
BPublic school funding✓ Correct
CThe county courthouse
DFederal wildlife refuges

Explanation

In the original federal land grants, Section 16 of each township was reserved for the support of public schools. When sold, the proceeds funded local education — a tradition still reflected in Nebraska land law.

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