Huff Indian Village State Historic Site
See the layout of a large Mandan village beside the Missouri River south of Mandan.
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What to expect
Huff’s surviving house depressions and fortifications reveal a carefully planned Mandan settlement from about AD 1450. Interpretive signs guide visitors through the village landscape. Unlike the reconstructed earthlodges at Fort Abraham Lincoln, the interest here is in the visible archaeological traces and their relationship to the river.
- Interpretive village walking tour
- Rows of house depressions
- Defensive ditch and village earthworks
Getting to Huff Indian Village State Historic Site
Follow Highway 1806 south from Mandan. The official site is one-half mile south of Huff; use the marked historic-site entrance.
The map pin is approximate. Use the street address and Directions button to plan your route.
Before you go
The site is open year-round with free admission; donations are welcome. Plan for an outdoor visit and leave archaeological features undisturbed. Check access information before visiting in winter.
Fees, seasons and conditions can change. Confirm with the linked website before you head out.
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