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Located 15 miles southwest of Washburn, ND.
May 16 through September 15.
Modern restrooms, a picnic area, and an observation deck are located at the site. A self-guided tour brochure, available in the Civilian Conservation Corps kiosk on-site, interpets archeological features. Interpretive signs provide additional information.
No Rental Facilities
Free admission, donations welcome.
Knife River Indian Villages
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Washburn ND
For more information on the region call the Bismarck-Mandan CVB: 1-800-767-3555.
Fort Clark State Historic Site is one of the most important archeological sites in the state because of its well-preserved record of the fur trade and of personal tragedy. More than 150 years ago, it was the scene of devastating smallpox and cholera epidemics that decimated most of the inhabitants of a Mandan and later an Arikara Indian village. The archaeological remains of the large earthlodge village, cemetery, and two fur trade posts (Fort Clark Trading Post and Primeau's Post) are protected at the site, located one and one-quarter mile west of the town of Fort Clark, Mercer County.
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Located 15 miles southwest of Washburn, ND.
follow: N Dakota 200 Alt W
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Hours:
May 16 - September 15.
Contact Fort Clark:
phone: 701.328.3508
Contact SHSND:
phone: 701.328.2666
email: history@nd.gov
