Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, Archaeological site in Stanton, United States.
The site spans 1,758 acres along the Knife River, containing three preserved villages with visible earth lodge remains from Northern Plains tribes.
The location gained recognition when Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery wintered there in 1805, meeting Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneau.
The Mandan and Hidatsa tribes established substantial settlements here from 1300 CE, creating a network of earth lodges for communal living.
Visitors can explore the site through interconnected trails, view artifacts in the museum, and participate in educational programs throughout the year.
The National Park Service constructed an earth lodge in 1995, demonstrating the traditional architectural techniques of Northern Plains Native Americans.
Location: Mercer County
Website: http://nps.gov/knri
GPS coordinates: 47.35417,-101.38583
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:59
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