Molstad Village, Archaeological site near Mobridge, South Dakota, United States
The fortified Native American settlement contains earth lodges arranged within and outside a bastioned palisade along the western bank of Missouri River.
The village was inhabited during the mid-1500s CE and belonged to the Chouteau aspect of Middle Missouri taxonomy, also known as Extended Coalescent phase.
Archaeological excavations in 1962 uncovered four lodge sites with post holes, cache pits, pottery fragments, stone tools, and bison bone tools.
The 9.9-acre site is located six miles southeast of Mobridge, South Dakota, and visitors should verify access conditions before planning their visit.
The site bears the name of Irene and Oscar Molstad, whose cattle ranch contained the village, with Irene being a member of Cheyenne River Sioux Nation.
Location: South Dakota
GPS coordinates: 45.45694,-100.35417
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:40
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