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Fort Buford State Historic Site


category : Historic Sites
Established in 1866 at the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, Fort Buford became a major supply depot for military field operations. Site of Sitting Bull's surrender in 1881. Walking trail on site.


Admission: Adults $5, children 6-15 $2.50, 5-under free. Price includes admission to Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center
Hours: May 16-Sept. 15, daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Address: 22 miles southwest
Phone: 701-572-9034
Our Email: ghesser@state.nd.us
Our Website:www.state.nd.us/hist

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Established in 1866 at the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, Fort Buford became a major supply depot for military field operations. Site of Sitting Bull's surrender in 1881

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