Camp Hancock State Historic Site

Camp Hancock State Historic Site is a military outpost in Bismarck with several preserved buildings from the 1800s. The main structures include a log cabin with wooden siding, a historic church, and railroad displays that explain the area's transportation history.

The site was founded in 1872 as a military camp to protect railroad workers and was renamed a year later. It played an important role in securing railroad development across the region.

The site reflects how people lived during early settlement times through its buildings and displayed objects. The rooms show the daily routines and work that shaped life in this region during the 1870s.

The grounds are easily accessible on summer weekends and require advance notice during colder months. Walking is the best way to explore, and comfortable clothing is recommended since weather can change quickly.

A working weather station at the site has been recording climate data since the military operations ended. This meteorological work is older than many of today's official weather stations and shows how the location became important for scientific monitoring of the region.

Location: North Dakota

GPS coordinates: 46.80528,-100.79167

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43