Chaska (Camp Banks) State Historic Site

Approximate location of Camp Banks, the campsite of the Sibley Expedition on Aug. 2, 1863. An Indian scout, Chaska, died there. Interpretive plaque on site.

Getting There & Details

Address
3 1/2 miles north
Phone
701-328-2666
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.nd.gov/hist
Map
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