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Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site Stanton, ND 58571 Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site was established October 26, 1974. The 1,758 acre site preserves historic and archaelogical remnants of the culture and agricultural lifestyle of the Northern Plains Indians. More than fifty archaeological sites suggest a possible 8,000 year span of inhabitation, ending with five centuries of Hidatsa earthlodge village occupation. The circular depressions at the three village sites are up to 40 feet in diameter and are a silent testimony to the people that lived here. | ||||||
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 Directions Plane - Fly into Bismarck or Minot, ND. Hazen, ND (15 miles from site) has an airport for small planes. Car - One-half mile north of Stanton, ND on County Road 37. One hour northwest of Bismarck,ND and one and half hour southwest of Minot,ND Public Transportation - Charter and tour bus parking available at Visitor Center parking lot. | ||||||
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|  Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site | | Activities Bicycling Fishing Hiking Picnic Area Museum / Visit Water Sports Winter Sports Wildlife Viewing | |||
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