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The Grandest Fort on the Upper Missouri River. Between 1828 and 1867, Fort Union was the most important fur trade post on the Upper Missouri River. Here, the Assiniboine and six other Northern Plains Tribes exchanged buffalo robes and smaller furs for goods from around the world, including cloth, guns, blankets, and beads.
Designated NHS. June 20, 1966. Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site is a partial reconstruction of the most important fur trading post on the upper Missouri River from 1829 to 1867. The fort site is about two miles from the confluence of the Missouri River and its tributary, the Yellowstone River, on the Dakota side of the North ...
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15550 Highway 1804. (701) 572-9083. Visit Our Website. Map It. Enjoy the most important fur trade post on the Upper Missouri River!
Sep 16, 2022 · Directions. Learn how to get here and view park maps. Things to Do. Learn all the available activities at Fort Union. Accessibility. General information about accessibility in at Fort Union. Calendar. Find all Fort Union's special event dates here. Safety. Learn what precautions to take and what to pack for a trip to Fort Union. Eating and Sleeping
May 21, 2021 · Williston, ND. Significance: Fort Union was the most important fur trading post on the upper Missouri, 1828-1867. Designation: National Historic Site. Amenities. 5 listed. Lewis and Clark NHT Visitor Centers and Museums.
Apr 24, 2021 · The Fort Itself: A Place That Housed a World. Strategically located near the confluence of two mighty rivers, the Missouri and Yellowstone, Fort Union became the gathering place for more than traders; it became, for its time, a thriving international community where men from diverse countries and cultures—France, America, England, Germany ...
A bastion of peaceful coexistence, the post annually traded over 25,000 buffalo robes and $100,000 in merchandise. Beginning October 9, 2023 through March 30, 2024, Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site’s winter hours will be: Monday-Tuesday: CLOSED . Wednesday-Sunday: OPEN 9:00 – 5:00 Central Time
