Knife River Indian Villages
Description:
The site was a major Native American trade center for hundreds of years prior to becoming a market place for fur trades after 1750. The villages run through Mercer County, North Dakota ending at the confluence of the Missouri River near Stanton. The site contains a reconstruction of the trading post earthlodge as well as houses many hiking trails along the river.
LocationMem:
Stanton, ND
Institution:
National Park Foundation
Official/Unofficial:
Unofficial
Group Acknowledged:
Hidatsa, Awatixa, and Mandans Indians.
Historical Subject:
The site was a major Native American trading center for hundreds of years before becoming a trading post for fur traders and diplomatic meeting place with Europeans including Lewis and Clark.
Physical Aspects:
Reconstructed earth lodge complete with traditional tools and items from traditional Hidatsa Indian life including ceremonial clothing, bags, implements, and clay pots.
Date of Dedication:
October/1974
Place Location: