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Initial Rock

Medora, North Dakota • Billings County

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About This Property

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Initial Rock is a prominent geological feature located near Medora, North Dakota. This large, distinctive sandstone outcrop features carved inscriptions left by early military explorers.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
9.9
Listed Date
11/7/1976
Other Names
Name Rock

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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