Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site
Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site, Historic fur trading post in Walhalla, United States.
Two restored buildings, an oak log store and a clapboard house with deep red exterior and white trim, stand at this heritage location near Walhalla.
Antoine Blanc Gingras, born in 1821 to a French Canadian father and Metis mother, established this trading post in 1844 as part of his regional network.
The site exhibits artifacts and interpretive panels that detail the interactions between European traders and indigenous communities in the Red River Valley.
Located 1.5 miles northeast of Walhalla, North Dakota, the site offers free admission and remains accessible throughout the year with outdoor information panels.
The interior of the house features an original color scheme with blue walls, yellow floors, pink ceilings, and green and brown trim details.
Location: North Dakota
GPS coordinates: 48.93690,-97.89080
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:32
North Dakota features nature preserves, military posts, Native American settlements and geological formations. The state presents aviation museums, archaeological sites and pioneer trading posts. Visitors find natural parks along the Missouri River, Cold War missile sites and metal scrap sculptures.
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