Abercrombie in Richland County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Fort Abercrombie State Park
Photographed By Connor Olson, June 14, 2021
1. Fort Abercrombie State Park Marker
Fort Abercrombie, the first
military post in North Dakota was established in 1857 as a protection to the settlements in the Red River Valley. It served as a gateway to the northwest for 20 years. Abandoned in 1877.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 46° 26.853′ N, 96° 43.511′ W. Marker is in Abercrombie, North Dakota, in Richland County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and Fourth Avenue East, on the left when traveling west on Broadway. Located at the entrance to Aber City Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 816 Broadway, Abercrombie ND 58001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stable (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hospital / Lieutenant’s Quarters (approx. 0.3 miles away); Headquarters (approx. 0.3 miles away); Commissary Storehouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Abercrombie (approx. 0.4 miles away); Surgeon’s & Chaplain’s Quarters (approx. 0.4 miles away); Quartermaster Storehouse
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Photographed By Connor Olson, June 14, 2021
2. Fort Abercrombie State Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
