Fodor's Expert Review Fort Buford State Historic Site

Outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park Military Sight

Built in 1866 near the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, this military post was the site of Sitting Bull's surrender in 1881. In summer, you can take a self-guided tour of the restored officers' quarters as well as the unusual, sometimes humorous, tombstones in the soldiers' cemetery. The site grounds and adjoining Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center are open year-round.

Military Sight

Quick Facts

15349 39th La. NW
Williston, North Dakota  58801, USA

701-572–9034

www.history.nd.gov/historicsites/buford/index.html

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: $5, Memorial day–Labor Day., daily 10–6; off-season by appointment, Closed early Sept.–late May (except by appointment)

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