Historical Markers in Garrison, North Dakota

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Historical Markers in Garrison, North Dakota

1 ► North Dakota, McLean County, Garrison — Custer Coal Mine —

On 16th Street NW (North Dakota Route 37) 0.3 miles west of U.S. 83, on the left when traveling west.

Custer Mine, owned and operated by the Truax Traer Coal Company, was a working surface mine from 1947-1964. The surface or strip mining method of coal mining is used when the coal seam is near the surface of the ground. The lignite coal was mined . . . — — Map (db m164410) HM

2 ► North Dakota, McLean County, Garrison — Land of Strange Disappearances —

On North Dakota Route 37 near U.S. 83, on the left when traveling west.

People have lived in the area now called North Dakota for over 12,000 years. The people of prehistoric times were nomadic hunters and gatherers. More recent Native American tribes of this area include the Mandan, Arikara and Hidatsa. These . . . — — Map (db m164407) HM

3 ► North Dakota, McLean County, Garrison — Wildlife Area Evolves From Coal Mine —

On State Highway 37 near Federal Highway 83, on the left when traveling west.

The transition from a working coal mine to today's Custer Mine Wildlife Management Area took place over many years. While the coal mine was still in operation, local residents started planting trees on the mine spoil banks. The trees were . . . — — Map (db m164412) HM

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