Near Washburn in McLean County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Fort Mandan

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2020

1. Fort Mandan Marker

Inscription. Fort Mandan, 1804-05 Winter Quarters of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, also was the birthplace of the son born to Sakakawea and her French husband Charbonneau, interpreter for the explorers. The "Bird Woman" helped guide Lewis and Clark to their destination on the Pacific Coast.
This replica of Fort Mandan was erected and dedicated by McLean County Historical Society in 1972. The original site, 10 miles west upriver, is now in the river channel.

Erected by McLean County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list.

Location. 47° 17.903′ N, 101° 5.199′ W. Marker is near Washburn, North Dakota, in McLean County. It can be reached from 8th Street Southwest (County Road 17) near 28th Avenue Southwest (County Road 23), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washburn ND 58577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Dakota’s

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Drift Prairie

and on the Missouri Plateau.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Below the Freezing Point (here, next to this marker); Men of Worth (here, next to this marker); Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to Pennsylvania (a few steps from this marker); Pleasures and Pastimes (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Current of Change (about 400 feet away); Cargo of Discovery (about 400 feet away); First Farmers (about 400 feet away); Seaman (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washburn.

Also see . . . Fort Mandan Winter -- Discovering Lewis & Clark. "This place we have named Fort Mandan," Lewis recorded, "in honour of our Neighbours"—their kind and congenial Mandan Indians....Here they wintered-over near the Mandans, "the
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2020

2. Fort Mandan Marker
The replica Fort Mandan is in the background.
most friendly, well disposed Indians inhabiting the Missouri . . . brave, humane and hospitable." They talked peace and commerce, American style, to all who would listen. (Submitted on December 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Replica Fort Mandan image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2020

3. Replica Fort Mandan

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2020

4. Replica Fort Mandan

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2020

5. Replica Fort Mandan

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2020

6. Replica Fort Mandan

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.