Menoken Indian Village State Historic Site
Follow interpretive signs through an early fortified village site east of Bismarck.
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What to expect
Menoken preserves the earthworks of a small village dated to around AD 1200. The site predates settlements that can be confidently linked to the later Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara peoples. A walking tour explains the defensive ditch and house locations, making it a focused stop for visitors interested in the region’s early history.
- Interpretive walking tour
- Visible fortification features
- National Historic Landmark
Getting to Menoken Indian Village State Historic Site
Use 171st Street Northeast and the signed site entrance. The State Historical Society places it about one and one-half miles northeast of Menoken.
The map pin is approximate. Use the street address and Directions button to plan your route.
Before you go
Open year-round with free admission; donations are welcome. This is an outdoor archaeological site. Leave artifacts and earthworks undisturbed, and prepare for weather and uneven ground.
Fees, seasons and conditions can change. Confirm with the linked website before you head out.
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