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Whitestone Hill Battlefield State Historic Site - Kulm, North Dakota

 

Whitestone Hill Battlefield State Historic Site

 The battlefield lies just 23 miles south of the town of Kulm. This was the site of the fiercest fight between natives and white soldiers in the whole of the state. Today, two monuments exist on the land – one for the fallen soldiers, and one for all the natives killed in the clash, of which there were men, women, children, and elderly.

 The site is open from May 16 to September 15, and admission is free. However, you may donate at the site to assist in keeping the area nice and clean. It is an interesting site, and you will find plenty of great opportunities for photographs – so don’t forget your camera.

 When you are traveling across the state and touring the historic sites, you are going to want to find great places to stay, places where you can get good rest and start the next day bright and bushytailed. Finding the best hotels for the best prices doesn’t have to be a chore – just go to hotelscombined.com to see all the great deals you can find.

Basilica of St. James - Jamestown, North Dakota

basilica.jpgBasilica of St. James - Jamestown, North Dakota

After starting out in a railroad boxcar and  a one room school house along with other places the Catholics  that had moved into the James and Pipestem  River area  (now  Jamestown) finally built the present church in 1914.  The American gothic-style church is 140 feet long and 50 feet wide (70 feet wide at the trancepts.)

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Stutsman County Memorial Museum - Jamestown, North Dakota

Stutsman County Memorial Museum.jpgStutsman County Memorial Museum  - Jamestown, North Dakota

The Pioneer Daughters took on the challenge of taking the Lutz Mansion in Jamestown and turning it into the Stutsman County Memorial Museum in 1965.  This museum offers a wide array of memorabilia reflecting the culture and life of the early pioneers of Stutman County. There are several specialize collections including: The Railroad Room, The Military Room, The Country Store, The Claim Shack, The Doll Room, The Medical Room and The Library.

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Louis L’Amour Birthplace - Jamestown, North Dakota

lamour-1-sized.jpgLouis L’Amour Birthplace - Jamestown, North Dakota

The favorite author of millions this western writer was born in Jamestown, North Dakota.  His birthname was Louis Dearborn LaMoore.  He married Katherine Adams when he was 48 years old.  L’Amour (a non-smoker) died in Los Angeles, California, on June 10, 1988 of lung cancer.

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Pfennig Wildlife Museum - Beulah, North Dakota

Beulah.jpgPfennig Wildlife Museum - Beulah, North Dakota

National Geographic magazines don’t have anything on this museum.  The collection of one man takes you on a trip around the world. This unique hunting visual experience presented in a museum setting will take you through numerous countries of the world and the animals that are there such as the polar bear, elephant, zebra, rhinoceros, baboon, crocodiles giraffes and more.

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National Buffalo Museum - Jamestown North Dakota

National Buffalo Museum.jpgNational Buffalo Museum - Jamestown North Dakota

And Baby makes 3!!  Another white buffalo calf joins the two other white buffalo at the museum, WOW.

If you have tried to do so, and can’t find a home where the buffalo roam, all is not lost. You can visit the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown, North Dakota, which has a herd of buffalo roaming around, including a rare white one, and “The World’s Largest Buffalo” which is a huge cement sculpture. 

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North Dakota Heritage Center - Bismarck, North Dakota

North Dakota Heritage Center.jpgNorth Dakota Heritage Center - Bismarck, North Dakota

If you are looking for information on the history of the Northern Plains or North Dakota, you’ve come to the right place. At the North Dakota Heritage Center there are permanent galleries and temporary galleries, so no experience here is ever the same, as it’s always changing. 

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Chateau de Mores - Bismarck North Dakota

Chateau de Mores.jpgChateau de Mores - Bismarck North Dakota

The Chateau de Mores State Historic Site is located on the edge of Bismarck, North Dakota. It is a site that is part of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. This site is actually comprised of three parts. It is on 128 acres, and includes the Chateau de Mores, Chimney Park, and de Mores Memorial Park. 

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Dakota Zoo - Bismarck North Dakota

Dakota Zoo.jpgDakota Zoo - Bismarck North Dakota

The Dakota Zoo is located in Bismarck, North Dakota. It had its beginning on the 67 acre farm owned by Marc and Betty Christianson. They originally ran the farm as a kennel for domesticated animals, but over the years the animal and bird residents of the farm grew. People began stopping by to see the different animals living there, and the idea of a zoo in the community of Bismarck took hold. 

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Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park - Mandan North Dakota

Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park - Mandan North Dakota

Ft. Abraham Lincoln State Park is a unique site that has many facets of historical value. It is located at 4480 Ft. Lincoln Road, seven miles south of Mandan, North Dakota. This site, which encompasses 1006 acres, is a valuable historical site because it is important in both military and Native American history. 

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