Bismarck in Burleigh County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Boxcar used in the 1st World War
to the State of
North Dakota
in gratitude for the help given to France
by the American people
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Merci Train Boxcars series list.
Location. 46° 49.105′ N, 100° 46.796′ W. Marker is in Bismarck, North Dakota, in Burleigh County. Marker is on East Boulevard Ave.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bismarck ND 58505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Combat Wounded Veterans (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); All Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Sakakawea Statue (about 600 feet away); The Pioneer Family (about 800 feet away); The Honorable John Burke (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Court House of Burleigh County, Dakota Territory (approx. ¾ mile away); Burleigh County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Federal Building (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bismarck.
Also see . . . French Gratitude Train Online Exhibit. (Submitted on February 11, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 859 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
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