This major archaeological site was mistakenly believed to be only a few 100 years old. Little did researchers know that this village site was much MUCH older, dating back to 1200 AD when it was built by the Late Plains Woodland peoples. Recognized to likely be the extinct ancestors of the modern-day Mandan, Hidatsa, or Arikara tribes, the Late Plains Woodland people in this community may have reached a population of around 200. Visitors to this site can reconstruct history through viewing the settlements layout and through the availability of interpretive signs.
Through archaeological research it is now understood that:
With so much history and potential for cultural understandings into North Dakota’s past, this site just a hop skip and jump away from Menoken and Bismarck, is a learning opportunity you do not want to miss!
1951 93rd St NE, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Distance: 6.12 mi (straight line)
3805 E Bismarck Expy, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
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3130 N 14th St, Bismarck, ND 58503, USA
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1601 N 12th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
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1802 N 12th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
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Frybread Mama's, Gateway Mall, State Street, Bismarck, ND, USA
Distance: 12.20 mi (straight line)
Lonestar Arena, All Nations Cir, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Distance: 12.30 mi (straight line)
North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND, USA
Distance: 12.40 mi (straight line)
1023 E Front Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Distance: 12.44 mi (straight line)
United Tribes Technical College, University Drive, Bismarck, ND, USA
Distance: 12.50 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues Festivals and Events Tribal Experiences
Sakakawea Statue, East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND, USA
Distance: 12.51 mi (straight line)
600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Distance: 12.60 mi (straight line)
117 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Distance: 12.78 mi (straight line)
Magic Photo Art, North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, USA
Distance: 12.82 mi (straight line)
422 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Distance: 12.83 mi (straight line)
320 East Avenue B, Bismarck, ND, USA
Distance: 12.83 mi (straight line)
412 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Distance: 12.85 mi (straight line)
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