National Historic Site · North Dakota, United States
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site is a national historic site in North Dakota, United States, covering 1,751 acres (709 ha).
National Historic Site · North Dakota, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | North Dakota, United States |
| Area | 1,751 acres (709 ha) |
| Coordinates | 47.3542° N, 101.3858° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
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About Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
The Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, which was established in 1974, preserves the historic and archaeological remnants of bands of Hidatsa, Northern Plains Indians, in North Dakota. This area was a major trading and agricultural area. Three villages were known to occupy the Knife River area. In general, these three villages are known as Hidatsa villages. Broken down, the individual villages are Awatixa Xi'e (lower Hidatsa village), Awatixa and Big Hidatsa village. Awatixa Xi'e is believed to be the oldest village of the three. The Big Hidatsa village was established around 1600.
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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- Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) · Bismarck, United States · 50.2 miles away
- Minot International Airport (MOT) · Minot, United States · 62.6 miles away
- Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) · Dickinson, United States · 76.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site?
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site is in North Dakota, United States (47.3542° N, 101.3858° W).
How big is Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site?
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site covers 1,751 acres (709 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/Knife_River_Indian_Villages_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/knri/ — Official park page.