Big Mound Battlefield State Historic Site

The site marks the first major battle fought in Dakota Territory between Gen. Henry H. Sibley’s Minnesota volunteers and a group of Dakota Indians.

Getting There & Details

Address
10 miles northeast
Phone
701-328-2666
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.nd.gov/hist
Map
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