Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts Fort Pierre Chouteau was a trading fort on the high Missouri River plain in the grandest, boldest sense. The late 18th and early 19th centuries were robust and fascinating times in the upper...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts The Fort Randall Military Post, located on the south side of the river just below the present site of the dam, was named for colonel Daniel Randall, a career Army officer who also served as...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts Fort Reno 1865 - 1868 During the summer of 1866, Colonel Henry B. Carrington of the 18th U.S. Infantry led a force of 700 men into the Powder River country to begin construction of the new...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts Phone: 701-328-2666 Fax: 701-328-3710 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nd.gov/hist Fort Rice State Historic Site -- Located eight-tenths of a mile southeast of the town of Fort Rice, this...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center P.O. Box 607 Washburn, ND 58577-0607 Phone: 701-462-8535 Fax: 701-462-3316 Toll-free 877-462-8535 Email: [email protected] The winter...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts Fort McPherson 2 miles south of I-80 Exit 190 Maxwell, Nebraska Phone: 308 582-4433 History Established on September 27, 1863, Fort McPherson provided protection for traders and trappers in...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts Fort Kearny protected thousand of pioneer wagon trains. An interpretive center, blacksmith/carpenter shop, powder magazine, and split log stockade tell the exciting story. Open Memorial Day...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts USDA, ARS Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory 243 Fort Keogh Rd. Miles City, MT 59301-4016 Phone: 406-874-8200 Fax: 406-874-8289 History Shortly after the deaths of...
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