Near Binford in Griggs County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

U.S. Army Wagoneers

Historic Site

Photographed by Connor Olson, June 14, 2021

1. Historic Site Marker

Inscription. This was the location of a stop-over shelter for the U.S. Army wagoneers who hauled mail, medicine & supplies from Fort Abercrombie to Fort Toten. It was in use from 1867 to 1872.

Erected 1989 by Griggs County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 47° 33.237′ N, 98° 16.665′ W. Marker is near Binford, North Dakota, in Griggs County. It is on North Dakota Route 65 near 106th Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Binford ND 58416, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Dakota’s Red River Valley.

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 6 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies: Watne — Tvedte (Tweed) (here, next to this marker); Lake Jessie Historic Site (approx. 1.1 miles away); Camp Atchison Historic Site (approx. 3.2 miles away); Oscar-Zero: Command, Control and Support (approx. 8.1 miles away); Griggs County Court House (approx. 10½ miles away); Opheim Cabin (approx. 10.6 miles away).

Photographed by Connor Olson, June 14, 2021

2. Historic Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.