Fort Pierre Chouteau, Archaeological site and National Historic Landmark in Fort Pierre, United States.
The stone-marked site contains underground remains of a substantial trading post that operated along the Missouri River between 1832 and 1857.
The American Fur Company built Fort Pierre Chouteau in 1832 as a replacement for Fort Tecumseh, establishing the largest trading center on the upper Missouri River.
Native American tribes, particularly the Lakota Sioux, gathered at this location to exchange buffalo robes and furs for manufactured goods from European traders.
Archaeological excavations at the site continue to uncover artifacts that document the daily activities, trade practices, and social interactions of the 19th century.
The fort processed an average of 17,000 buffalo robes annually, making it a central hub in the North American fur trade network.
Location: South Dakota
GPS coordinates: 44.38920,-100.39100
Latest update: June 6, 2025 01:27
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