Fort Buford, Military historic district in North Dakota, United States
Fort Buford encompasses preserved structures at the meeting point of Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, including a stone powder magazine and officers quarters.
Constructed in 1866 as a frontier military post, Fort Buford served as a supply depot for military operations until its decommissioning in 1895.
The fort represented the intersection of military and Native American relations, becoming the location where Hunkpapa Sioux leader Sitting Bull surrendered in 1881.
Located 22 miles southwest of Williston off Highways 1804 and 58, the site operates from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, 10 AM to 5:30 PM.
The fort maintains its original stone powder magazine from 1866, which stored military supplies during the transformation of the American frontier.
Location: Williams County
GPS coordinates: 47.98640,-104.00100
Latest update: May 24, 2025 01:03
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