Medora in Billings County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
De Mores
Antoine Manca de Vallombrosa
Marquis de Mores
Lieutenant French Cavalry
Born in Paris 1858
Killed in North Africa 1896
and of his wife
Medora
who founded this town in 1883
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 46° 54.868′ N, 103° 31.528′ W. Marker is in Medora, North Dakota, in Billings County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Medora ND 58645, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Medora Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); Medora Business District (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bad Lands Cow Boy (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralph “Doc” Hubbard (within shouting distance of this marker); Cowboys (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Ferris General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Medora Stage and Forwarding Company (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medora.
Also see . . . Biography of Antoine Manca de Vallombrosa, Marquis de Mores. (Submitted on August 22, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 22, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.