National Historic Site · North Dakota, United States
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is a national historic site in North Dakota, United States, covering 440 acres (178 ha), established in 1966.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | North Dakota, United States |
| Area | 440 acres (178 ha) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Coordinates | 47.9994° N, 104.0406° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is a partial reconstruction of the most important fur trading post on the upper Missouri River from 1829 to 1867. The fort site is about two miles from the confluence of the Missouri River and its tributary, the Yellowstone River, on the Dakota side of the North Dakota/Montana border, 25 miles from Williston, North Dakota. In 1961, the site was designated by the Department of Interior as one of the earliest declared National Historic Landmarks in the United States.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Sidney - Richland Regional Airport (SDY) · Sidney, United States · 21.5 miles away
- Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) · Williston, United States · 22.5 miles away
- Dawson Community Airport (GDV) · Glendive, United States · 69.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site?
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is in North Dakota, United States (47.9994° N, 104.0406° W).
When was Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site established?
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site was established in 1966, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site?
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site covers 440 acres (178 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Union_Trading_Post_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fous/ — Official park page.