Menoken in Burleigh County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Apple Creek
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 9, 2020
1. Apple Creek Marker
Apple Creek today is only a mere trickle compared to what it was during the time it was formed from a large sheet of glacial ice. Looking out over the valley one can almost imagine the enormity of this creek during its formation. This creek as well as the numerous others draining into the Missouri Valley carried with them the rich fertile soil which supports the crops which in turn support the communities along the Missouri River. One of these communities, Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota is located 10 miles west of here.
Located on the State Capital Grounds is the beautiful 18 story capital building and the State Historical Museum. The museum displays many of the items used in the everyday life of the pioneers that founded this state.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 46° 50.268′ N, 100° 35.014′ W. Marker is in Menoken, North Dakota, in Burleigh County. It is on Interstate 94, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in a rest area on the westbound side of I-94. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is on the Missouri Plateau and in Greater Bismarck 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 in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Menoken Village State Historic Site (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Menoken Village State Historic Site (approx. 3.1 miles away); Menoken Indian Village Site (approx. 3.1 miles away); Early Archeological Studies At Menoken Village (approx. 3.1 miles away); Investigating a Pit House (approx. 3.1 miles away); Trade at Menoken (approx. 3.2 miles away); Boxcar used in the 1st World War (approx. 9.4 miles away); Combat Wounded Veterans (approx. 9.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Menoken.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 20, 2015
2. Apple Creek Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 20, 2015
3. Apple Creek Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 20, 2015
4. Apple Creek Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 20, 2015
5. Capital Building in Bismarck
The North Dakota capital building mentioned on the marker is seen here. The statue in the foreground honors the pioneer families that settled the area.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 621 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 23, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 20, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
