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Camp Hancock Site

Bismarck, North Dakota • Burleigh County

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About This Property

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The Camp Hancock Site in Bismarck, North Dakota, preserves the remnants of a vital military outpost established in 1872. It served as a crucial supply depot and staging area for the Northern Pacific Railroad's westward expansion.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
2/23/1972
Other Names
Camp Hancock Historic Site;Camp Hancock

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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