Mapleton Township in West Fargo in Cass County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Fargo's First House

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 27, 2025

1. Fargo's First House Marker

Inscription.
Fargo's First House

Made of logs cut along Red River
Built by A. Harry Moore in 1869
Rebuilt by Henry Hector in 1892

Erected 1939 by Fargo Chapter Pioneer Daughters of North Dakota.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 46° 52.594′ N, 96° 55.66′ W. Marker is in West Fargo, North Dakota, in Cass County. It is in Mapleton Township. It is on Main Avenue West (U.S. 10) east of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. The boulder and attached plaque are part of the Bonanzaville USA Historic Museum and Pioneer Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1351 Main Avenue W, West Fargo ND 58078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Red River Valley

and in Greater Fargo Area.

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

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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: A different marker also named Fargo's First House (here, next to this marker); Maier House (a few steps from this marker); Hunter Times (a few steps from this marker); Furnberg Store (a few steps from this marker); UR Next Barber Shop (a few steps from this marker); U-R Next Barbershop (within shouting distance of this marker); Land Office Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Land Office Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Fargo.

Fargo's First House and Marker, left of the entrance walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 27, 2025

2. Fargo's First House and Marker, left of the entrance walk

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.