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Fort Buford State Historic Site

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15349 39th Ln NW
Williston, ND 58801
+1 (701) 572-9034
http://history.nd.gov
Fort Buford State Historic Site preserves remnants of a vital frontier plains military post. Fort Buford was built in 1866 near the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, and became a major supply depot for military field operations. Original features still existing on the site include a stone powder magazine, the post cemetery site, and a large officers' quarters building which now houses a museum. Fort Buford, located near present-day Williston, was one of a number of military posts established to protect overland and river routes used by immigrants settling the West. While it served an essential role as the sentinel on the northern plains for twenty-nine years, it is probably best remembered as the place where the famous Hunkpapa Sioux leader, Sitting Bull, surrendered in 1881.

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Ed L.
9/21/2017

One of the other sightseeing detours I've done on this recent trip to Billings, MT in September 2017 was that of the Fort Boufort state historical site. I saw the signage while on I-94 and...

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Kim N.
9/29/2023

We stopped in September when the buildings weren't open. However, we still got the feel of the fort life. Grounds are well maintained along the walking tour with information signs. Breath taking...

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Victoria H.
8/9/2019

This is a tucked a way location but definitely worth checking out. Amazing information expanding on the Lewis and Clark trail. So much history along the Missouri River and at this particular spot...

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John W.
9/4/2021

The Fort Buford State Historic Site lies almost within sight of the famous old Fort Union Trading Post. If you've come all that way to see the one, you really ought to go see the other,...

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Ann L.
8/12/2022

Interesting and well done historic site. Two guides there, one Native American, were enthusiastic and so knowledgeable. Unique facts about the site and its story. The cemetery gravestones most...

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