Fort Abraham Lincoln State park - nr Mandan, ND
N 46° 45.367 W 100° 50.471
14T E 359388 N 5179708
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park near Mandan ND is the former site of a 19th-century military post where Gen. Custer was stationed. It also offers a reconstructed Native American Mandan Indian village to explore.
Waymark Code: WMJZPM
Location: North Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2014
Views: 8
There is something for everyone at this lovely state park. Blasterz enjoyed our time here exploring the Custer House, CCC-built structures, the old post ruins, the old cemetery, and the Mandan Village.
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Park Type: Overnight
Activities:
Picnics
Camping
Hiking trails
Biking trails
Horseback Riding trails
Museum
Ruins
Park Fees:
$5
Background:
From the ND Parks Website: http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/parks/falsp/falsp.html
"Rich in both military and early Native American history, Fort Abraham Lincoln was once an important infantry and cavalry post. It was from this fort that Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and the Seventh cavalry rode out on their ill-fated expedition against the Sioux at the Little Big Horn. Portions of the military post, including the Custer House, have been reconstructed.
Popular with visitors is On-A-Slant Indian Village. Reconstructed earthlodges depict the lifestyle of the Mandan Indians, who occupied this site from about 1575-1781.
A modern campground is located in a scenic wooded area adjacent to the Heart River with picnic sites and playground equipment. Walking along the gently sloping hills, visitors have a panoramic vista of the Missouri River from the park's nature and historic trails.
The park also has 4 primitive campsites with horse corrals."
Date Established?: 1934
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed
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